Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has welcomed Seamus Coleman's new deal.

The captain has penned a new one-year contract.

Kenwright said: "The number which always follows every conversation about Seamus is 60,000. But his influence on our football club has been truly immeasurable since we completed the bargain of all bargain-buys way back in 2009.

"Seamus is an Evertonian, a leader – but even more importantly, he is a sincere and genuine man. We all look to Seamus to set the best example. And he always does – on and off the pitch.

“One of my favourite ever off-the-pitch moments was when Seamus received one of his many End of Season awards.

“He was asked by host Mark Chapman why he felt he was such a popular player, not only for Evertonians but throughout football. His response was, beautifully, something like, 'I was brought up well by my Mum and Dad. I learned everything from them. Maybe that's why'.

“A measure of him to us is that each of Seamus' last two contracts have been signed when recovering from injury and I am personally delighted he has accepted this latest deal.

“I've said it often, Seamus Coleman is one of this club's greatest heroes in its 145-year history."