Carsley committed to Everton

Republic of Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley has signed a new one-year contract at Everton FC as the Goodison Park club prepare for the UEFA Cup next season.

'Absolutely delighted'
The 33-year-old has agreed to spend another 12 months on Merseyside after helping Everton finish sixth in the Premiership and qualify for the UEFA Cup first round. "I am absolutely delighted," said Carsley, formerly of Derby County FC, Blackburn Rovers FC and Coventry City FC. "I have had a fantastic time here and hopefully that can continue now. Myself and the gaffer [David Moyes] sat down two or three months ago and he said he wanted me to stay and I said I wanted to stay as well. I am just glad we have come to an agreement." Carsley has made 132 Premiership appearances for Everton, scoring ten goals.