England defender Lescott sticking with Toffees

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The 25-year-old, who joined the Toffees from Wolves in the summer of 2006 and has grown to be recognised as one of the most assured young defenders in the Barclays Premier League, has agreed a deal worth in the region of £35,000 a week. It puts him just below Everton's highest-paid player Joseph Yobo, and in the same bracket as the likes of Yakubu, Andy Johnson, Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill.

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Staying put: Lescott

He was called up to the England B squad following a successful first campaign at Goodison Park before being promoted to the full squad.

He made his debut against Estonia in October 2007 - the first of his four caps to date.

The Birmingham-born player, who can play in both central defence and at left-back, was also named in new manager Fabio Capello's first England squad.

Everton boss David Moyes told the club's official website: "This is really terrific news for everyone connected with the club.

"This continues our policy of securing - on long-term deals - those players who not only represent Everton's present but also its future.

"Since joining us Joleon has more than proved his worth and the fact he is not only happy at Goodison Park but also willing to commit his future to Everton shows that we are most definitely moving in the right direction."

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Lescott has played his way into the England set-up

Lescott has played 86 games in all competitions for the Toffees and has also made a vital contribution in front of goal this season, scoring six times in the Barclays Premier League and eight times overall.

He has been an integral part of the Merseyside team's successful season which sees them challenging for a Champions League place, while the side will attempt to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Fiorentina on Wednesday night as they bid for a quarter-final spot in the UEFA Cup.

Chairman Bill Kenwright was as delighted as Moyes after concluding negotiations with Lescott.

He said: "We have worked really hard over the past 12 months or so to secure the futures of our brightest and most gifted young players - men like Joleon, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Andy Johnson, Leon Osman and Tony Hibbert.

"Joleon is absolutely delighted to have agreed this new deal. I am delighted for him and also for our supporters who have really taken him to their hearts since his arrival from Wolves."