Kilbane commits to Everton for three more years

KEVIN KILBANE yesterday signed a new three-year contract with Everton, describing the Goodison Park club as “special”.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder becomes the fifth Everton player this summer to agree fresh terms, following hot on the heels of Duncan Ferguson, Gary Naysmith, Leon Osman and David Weir.

With manager David Moyes completing the £5m signing of Denmark central defender Per Koldrup, in addition to the £3.5m capture of Simon Davies last month, Kilbane feels the club is on the rise.