Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite admits his ultimate goal is to make it in the Premier League.

Brandthwaite spent last season on-loan with PSV Eindhoven.

He said, "You've got to set your goals," Branthwaite said this week. “To play in the Premier League, continuously, is a big thing for every player. When I left Carlisle for Everton, it was my goal to play in the Premier League.

"I think every kid's goal is to play in the Premier League. That would be my main ambition - just to solidify myself in a team in the Premier League at Everton and play as many games as I can."

Branthwaite added: "It's gone so quick. I think it's been three-and-half years since I signed for Everton from Carlisle. That time has gone rapid. With playing the games, it went even quicker, then getting the call-up here it's preceded things. To look back from where I came from… obviously I'm happy. It all came from the hard work and the people I had around me, so I thank them for that. I've just got to keep progressing now and have a successful summer."