Everton conclude deal for Distin

Everton have completed the signing of Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 31-year-old Frenchman moves to Goodison Park following Joleon Lescott's departure for Manchester City and could make his debut on Sunday.

The Toffees also are without Phil Jagielka until October at the earliest.

In his absence and with Lescott's departure, boss David Moyes has been forced to use Phil Neville at centre-back.