Everton youngster Jack Kiersey has penned a new contract.

The 19-year-old had an operation on his hamstring which kept him out of action for much of the 2017/18 term, with other minor injuries also stopping the midfielder picking up game time.

Kiersey has penned a new one-year deal and told evertonfc.com: "Last year was difficult so I'm really happy I got a new deal and now I want to kick on and stay fit.

"I had an operation on my hamstring that kept me out for a lot of last season and I had a few other niggly injuries. But I'm ready to get back into it now. I'm fully-fit, strong and ready to go.

"I like to get on the ball, I'm box-to-box. I like to score, tackle and pass.

"I think I'm an all-round midfielder. I can go forward and attack and help the side defensively, too. Whatever role I'm given, I'll do everything to make sure I help the team.

"Now I just want to stay fit and play as many games as possible. That's my main goal."