Former Everton boss David Moyes has spoken of their deal for John Stones.

His scouts had recommended the Barnsley youngster and both Moyes and his assistant, Jimmy Lumsden, had been to watch him play. They liked what they saw, and at around £3million he was coming in under budget.

"He wasn't going to be too expensive but he was really good on the ball," Moyes told the Daily Mail. "He was versatile. I think he could even play as a central midfield player, which might be something England should consider at some point.

"I only had John for the few months before I left Everton but he was a great boy. Bright, alert, a bit of a glint in his eye. I remember the fitness coach telling me he'd gone to him and said he would do whatever he told him if it meant it would make him a better player. Very impressive."