Scottish club Motherwell will keep hold of Everton pair Lukas Jutkiewicz and John Ruddy for the remainder of the season.

The duo arrived at Fir Park from Everton last summer and have both impressed in the SPL this season with Ruddy keeping the most clean sheets in the league thus far and Jutkiewicz has netted eight times in 16 appearances.

Motherwell's caretaker manager Craig Brown was delighted he was able to hold onto the important duo.

"Both John and Lukas have been consistent performers throughout the campaign and we're delighted that both will remain with us," he said.

"I'd like to thank the chairman, John Boyle, for financing the deal, which gives us a major boost in our challenge for a top-six place."