Beckford chooses Toffees challenge

JERMAINE BECKFORD cannot wait to play in the top flight – just four years after plying his trade in non-league football and working as a windscreen fitter.

The former Wealdstone striker has joined Everton on a four-year deal from Leeds after having his contract cancelled.

Beckford, 26, scored 31 goals for Leeds last season, the final one coming on the final day against Bristol Rovers, which clinched promotion from League One.