Everton are ready to hand Sylvain Distin a new contract upgrade.

The People says he will celebrate his 36th birthday next week, but boss Roberto Martinez is so impressed with his consistency, he will open talks before the turn of the year over a new deal.

Distin signed a one-year extension at the start of the campaign, but has shown no signs of slowing down despite reaching the veteran stage, and Martinez wants to extend for another year.

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