Gibson guided by Rooney

ADVICE from Manchester United team-mate and former Toffees striker Wayne Rooney helped convince new Everton midfielder Darron Gibson to move to Goodison Park.

Frustration at not getting first-team chances at Old Trafford played a significant part but the 24-year-old said after speaking to the England international – and then Everton duo Phil Neville and Tim Cahill – his mind was made up.

“I was speaking to Wayne about it a bit and after that and coming to see the facilities it was an easy decision,” said Gibson, who is in the squad to face Aston Villa today.