Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has pledged his future to the club by signing a new deal which will keep him at Goodison Park until June 2014.
The Australia star is a key player for the Toffees and his willingness to sign a new long-term deal is a boost for manager David Moyes' on-going plans.
Cahill did not have the best of seasons by his own high standards but still scored 10 goals from midfield.
The 30-year-old had two years to run on his existing contract but Everton were keen to tie him to the club for an longer term.
Cahill, who has scored 56 goals in 209 matches for Everton, was equally happy to commit himself to the Merseysiders.
Speaking just before the season ended he said: "The chairman and the gaffer know what I think of the club and so do the players - it is amazing.
"The chairman (Bill Kenwright) knows my thoughts, I will sign here for life.
"I respect everyone so much and hopefully I am here for a long time."
