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Davies move ruled out

08 Jan 2007 - 08:54:56

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Everton manager David Moyes has dismissed rumours linking unsettled midfielder Simon Davies with a move to Fulham.

The Wales international has struggled to establish himself at Goodison Park since his transfer from Tottenham 18 months ago, and was not included in Moyes' 16-man squad for Sunday's FA Cup third round defeat to Blackburn Rovers.

However, the Scot told the club's official website: "There's nothing in those rumours at all. I just decided I wanted James Vaughan in the side and wanted to get him involved.

"I chose not to use Simon because we also needed a defender in view of the fact Nuno Valente had been suffering from a hamstring problem."

Meanwhile, Valente could be sidelined for several weeks after injuring his knee in the 4-1 home defeat to Rovers.

The Portugal international will have tests to determine the extent of the problem on Monday.