Everton boss Frank Lampard has welcomed new arrival James Tarkowski.

The former Burnley defender joined Everton in a Bosman transfer.

Lampard has revealed his joy over bringing Tarkowski from Burnley.

He said to Everton TV: "I'm delighted with James because he's a player I've admired for a long time, since before working at Everton. I just think he's proven Premier League quality and durability.

"There's a great physicality to him. He's great in both boxes, really good on the ball which is something that can hopefully really add to our game in our build and how we want to play.

“In five minutes you realise he's a great professional and for me that's as big a thing as what people do on the pitch sometimes, how they affect the group. He's walked in straight away and you can see he has that about him.

“I'm pleased we got it done quickly, I'm pleased we got James and I'm sure he's going to be a big player and the Evertonians are going to love him."