In an effort to put an end to rumours of a transfer to a Premier League rival, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed to a new contract with Everton.

The 28-year-old, whose current contract was set to expire in the summer, had been linked to a move to Tottenham among other clubs.

Although the contract has not yet been signed, the England goalkeeper has now decided to remain at Goodison Park despite their precarious position near the bottom of the table.

Pickford, a 2017 £30 million acquisition from Sunderland, has played in 222 games for the Toffees, and manager Sean Dyche thinks he can get better.

Dyche, 51, said: "He’s a very, very good player, a good servant to this football club so far and he’s going to continue to be that for sure.

"I think it’s a sign that he’s enjoying our new regime and that he’s accepting of what we’re looking to offer. He’s been a fantastic player, so we want that to continue.

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"Any way we can rub off on him and help him continue his development will be great if he feels there is stuff, and I think there is."

Dyche, who has taken six points from nine since replacing Frank Lampard at the end of January, said the club were continuing to look at the contract situations of several players.

The likes of Alex Iwobi and Conor Coady are thought to be next in line for new deals.

He said: "I’m three weeks in. It feels like 17 months, but I’m still new to it.

"We’re assessing every situation. Some have been ongoing like Jordan’s but I’ve been put in line with that and asked my opinion quite obviously.

"But we’re looking at all situations because we’ve got to make sure all the good players we want to be here are still here."

Dyche has won both of his home games in charge so far — either side of defeat in the Merseyside derby at Liverpool — and will look to make it three in a row when Aston Villa visit on Saturday.

The Toffees sit 16th in the table, ahead of Unai Emery's men, a point from safety.