Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori has warned Toffees skipper Phil Jagielka he faces a battle to reclaim his spot as the Merseyside club's starting centre-back.

Funes Mori stepped into the void left by Jagielka after the latter sustained a knee injury at the end of October.

The Argentine has made it clear he has no intention of giving up his place in the team without a fight now the England international is on the verge of returning.

"He was injured and in my moment I had to come in and play and take advantage of my time on the pitch," he said.

"He is the captain but I have done my job so he has to come back again and play for a spot. We will both have to fight for a place."