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Hard work pays off for Distin

12 Nov 2009 - 15:40:17

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Everton central defender Sylvain Distin is delighted to have avoided the injury jinx which has struck down a number of the Goodison Park squad.

The 31-year-old Frenchman has played every minute of all 15 games since his arrival from Portsmouth and Distin is hoping to maintain that record in the coming weeks.

He told the Daily Post: "I like to keep fit and I love competition.

"I have never had a big injury in my career, so I guess it's maybe my dad I need to thank for my good health for passing it on to me, that and my lifestyle as well.

"I don't really pay that much attention, but I try to eat a bit of everything and I love to go the gym and do a lot of work on prevention. I believe that prevention is better than cure.

"It doesn't mean I never get any injuries, but the strengthening work and all those kinds of exercises seem to work for me. I do that and feel much better.

"The older I get the harder I work. It's like you're fighting it, I don't want to get old.

"It's a mix of everything and lots of hard work I suspect."