Tim Cahill has denied suggestions that he will need to leave Everton in order to further his career. "Every player would love to play in the Champions League and be winning medals and all that but you have to assess what's right for your family, what's right for you and what the club is trying to build," the 29 year old Australian international told The Age>.

"I love silverware, I love all the award nominations and all that but I also think I've achieved a lot and have been part of a league team that's been contesting more and more, not a team that's slumping or that's stayed stagnant."

Cahill also feels a sense of loyalty towards Everton for taking a chance with a Championship player.

"I've been here for five years and they've always rewarded and looked after me," he said.