Everton winger Andros Townsend has lavished praise on teammate and club captain Seamus Coleman.

The veteran right-back is synonymous with the Toffees, having spent the bulk of his career with the Merseyside club.

Coleman, who has been Everton's permanent captain since 2019, is preparing for his 14th full campaign at the club.

"Nowadays," explained Townsend, per the club website.

"The word captain doesn't mean as much as it used to.

"It's more about wearing the armband and shouting a bit on the pitch. But Seamus, on and off the pitch, Monday to Friday, really is the captain.

"He's not worried about upsetting people or making friends. If something needs to be said, he will say it."