Source: Team_Talk
Distin is key for Toffees - Kendall
Howard Kendall believes Sylvain Distin is a key part of Everton's defence and has proved a more than adequate replacement for Joleon Lescott.[LNB] The former Portsmouth centre-back was brought in after Lescott's protracted transfer to Manchester City just over a year ago.[LNB]Signed for just a fraction of the £22million which saw his predecessor move to Eastlands, the 32-year-old is now an integral part of David Moyes' team according to former Everton manager Kendall.[LNB]"Distin in particular is going strong for me - he's been a great buy," he told the Liverpool Echo.[LNB]"When you think he replaced Joleon Lescott, the Blues don't really miss him.[LNB]"Yes, they miss his goals, but otherwise, thanks to Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka and Distin, they have not suffered defensively."
