• England Under-19 defender signed from MK Dons in August 2014
• Galloway has deputised for injured Leighton Baines all seasonRoberto Martínez has said Brendan Galloway deserves a new contract that reflects his rise to prominence at Everton as Leighton Baines edges closer to a first-team comeback. Galloway has excelled in Baines’ absence this season,alleviating pressure on the England left-back to rush back from a long-term injury and ensuring fierce competition for a site when the 30-year-archaic is match fit. The 19-year-archaic joined Everton on a five-year contract from MK Dons in August 2014 but Martínez views the Zimbabwe-born defender as an established member of the squad, after only 14 Premier League appearances, or believes that should be reflected in a new deal. “Brendan Galloway is a first-team player,he is not a young player any more,” the Everton manager said. “With what he has done this season he has earned the right to be considered a starter. Related: Everton’s Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku lead thrashing of Aston Villa Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com