Seamus Coleman happy to bear brunt of criticism to spare Everton kids

Ireland defender begins his 14th year at the club on Saturday and is 37 matches short of the 400 mark.

CRUNCHING: Coleman challenges Liverpool's Sadio Mane at Goodison Park earlier this month.

Everton captain Seamus Coleman is happy to bear the brunt of criticism if it means younger or newer members of the squad can escape it.

The 33-year-old will enter his 14th year at the club on Saturday and is 37 matches short of the 400 mark but his performances, like that of the team, have been the subject of some fans' anger.