Everton boss Dave Moyes has been delighted with the progress of Phil Jagielka this season.

"We have always thought that either centre-back or right-back would be Jags' best position and that's exactly what we have found out," said Moyes. "When he came in, he realised that there was good competition here.

"But he has been a really important player for us and done really well. He has picked up a lot in the last couple of months. His training has got better and I have seen the boy grow in confidence as well.

"Because of that, it is making the standard of his performances that much better and he believes now that he is an Everton player and is very much part of the squad. He would admit that when he first came, he was taken aback by the difference in quality.

"But that happens with lots of players. Not everyone can come in and settle straight away. He has been involved throughout, either playing or being on the bench. We knew when we got him that he was someone who could do two or three jobs."