'It feels like a bit of the old Everton has come back'

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has vowed to "never stop" making sure the players know what the club "means to people", after signing a one-year contract extension. The right-back was appointed club captain in August 2019, following Phil Jagielka's departure, and has gone on to lead the Toffees 133 times since then. Coleman also handed "massive credit" to Blues manager Sean Dyche, who took charge in January 2023.