Hibbert welcomes competition at Everton

Everton right-back Tony Hibbert has welcomed the decision to bring in competition for his position.

Toffees boss David Moyes has been pursuing a right-back for most of the off-season and will continue to do so until he finds one but it doesn’t bother Hibbert as he believes competition for spots is healthy.

"The challenge is the same every season. When you play for Everton you have got to show you deserve to be in the team. You must fight all the time to keep your marks up,” he said.

"You look at the age of the players now coming through and that is when it hits you that you are not one of the kids any more. The talent that some of them have is unbelievable and in years to come, it is only going to help the club.

"The gaffer was spot on to look at another right-back. That is always going to happen because if you want to be successful now, you need two players for every position and it is good to see that Everton are being linked with these outstanding young players.

"I love the club, I have been here all my life and whoever gets brought in is only going to help us out, so why would I complain?"