Seamus Coleman looking to extend time at Everton

Seamus Coleman looks set to continue his stay at Goodison Park as manager Sean Dyche reveals the Irish international is in 'the mindset' to extend his contract with the club.

Coleman's year has been disrupted with injury and is out of contract with Everton at the end of the season.

The Donegal native joined Everton in 2009 from Sligo Rovers and his future has been uncertain amid his injury woes and has had just five starts in the Premier League this season.

However, Dyche said in a pre-match press conference this afternoon that Coleman's “mindset is to keep playing” next season. 

“He’s been great, but it’s ongoing. I’ve already spoken to him about his view at this stage.

"There are another couple of weeks left, and I said, ‘Reflect on where you’re at,’ but I think his thirst is to keep playing, so we’ll be looking into that.

"It is ongoing but I think his thirst is to keep playing."

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“I don’t think there’s any reason to wonder about his last game – or not at this stage – and certainly, that’s his words and not mine. He’s made it clear that, at this stage, his mindset is to keep playing.”

Asked if coaching at the Toffees was in the future for Coleman, Dyche said  he believes that he is learning to have that in hime.

“I think he’s learning to have that in him. He’s absorbed a lot from a lot of different experiences here.

“The good side of all the turnover of managers, is you can learn a lot from the varying input, the varying styles, and the varying ways of working. I think he’s like that, and I think he will absorb that. He certainly knows the Club like the back of his hand.

"Yes I could see him (coaching) in the future but it’s if he chooses to. These