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Moyes praises Naysmith

29 Mar 2007 - 16:29:45

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Everton boss David Moyes has cooled reports suggesting Gary Naysmith will be leaving Goodison Park in the summer and returning to Scotland.

Rangers are reportedly interested in signing the 28-year-old Scotland international who has struggled to win a regular starting place in Everton's first team this term.

However, Moyes told the club's official website: "I've heard some of the stories but I also saw that Gary said he was looking to play as big a part as he can in our run-in, so good on him.

"I've got a lot of time for Gary Naysmith as a person and a player. He's a good player to have in the squad.

"Whenever he plays, he's totally committed and an excellent professional. Yes, he missed the Arsenal game but before that he'd done very well."

Naysmith has made 150 appearances for the club since his transfer from Hearts in October 2000.