Michel wants Dutch treat

Frontman Evans, halfway through a fortnight's trial with the Bantams, turns 25 next Saturday and hopes to celebrate with the news that he will be staying in England.

Evans said: "This is the first time I've ever played outside Holland and I would love to be able to join Bradford.

"At first I was only due to be here for one week but because that was only conditioning training, I am here next week as well to show what I can do.

"If Bradford like what I do then I aim to go on tour with them to Northern Ireland and hopefully get my chance to sign."

Evans, available on a Bosman after finishing his contract with VVV Venlo, had an eye-opening introduction to football in England - three days of hard labour at the Catterick army camp in north Yorkshire.

"It's very different from Holland, it is much more professional but I am enjoying working with the other players.

"I've always watched English football on television and had heard of Bradford before, I knew they were relegated from the Premier League last season.

"I just love the atmosphere of English games where the people sing the whole time. It is not like that in Holland.

"We had a very bad season and finished bottom and maybe only 1,500 turned up each week. They were also very negative.

"Even though Bradford were down the table they still got the crowds here. That's the big difference between the two.

"It doesn't matter in you win or lose in England because the fans are still behind you. But in Holland if you lose five games, your own people go right against you."

Evans scored 30 goals in 159 league games during his six seasons with Venlo but managed only six last term.

"I didn't get that many because I was playing out on the left side. I play every position up front but my favourite is in the middle as a main striker - that is where I feel I'm best.

"But I think I can settle here. I would love to get a contract and I am confident I could play well with Bradford."