Williams released by Everton

Everton have announced that defender Ashley Williams will be departing the club in the summer.

Williams, 34, spent last season on loan at Stoke and made 73 appearances at Everton in his time at the Merseyside club.

'Everton can confirm Ashley Williams will leave the club when his current contract expires at the end of the month,' An official club statement read.

Everton confirmed the departure of long standing defender Phil Jagielka on Tuesday, whilst Leighton Baines has been offered a new one year contract extension.