Yobo, a scorer in the 3-1 win over West Ham United at the weekend, was previously a regular at centre-back having become one of the first major arrivals of the David Moyes era in July 2002.

Louis Saha believes he still has a point to prove at Everton despite his two-goal haul against the Hammers.

“When the injury came (at Spurs in November), it was really hard to take because everyone thought it was going to be a small injury,” said Saha.

“But that’s the life of a footballer. You always want to walk around with a smile on your face but the main thing was for me to get back and score some goals again.

“You always have a point to prove. I’m not worried about myself, all I want to do is help the team win trophies and that is the best way to have a good spirit.”

Meanwhile, at last night’s Fourth Annual End of Season Awards Dinner, Jagielka collected a double gong as he was named both Player of the Season – voted for by the club’s fans – and Players’ Player of the Season.

He said: “Thanks to everyone for their comments. It really means a lot. I really appreciate it and I promise to make you proud again next season.”

Young Player of the Season went to Marouane Fellaini while Shareholders’ Young Player of the Season was Jack Rodwell.

There was also joy for another youngster as the strike that knocked neighbours Liverpool out of the FA Cup by Dan Gosling was voted Goal of the Season.

Other awards went to the late Harry Catterick (Everton Giant), Dominic Boyle (Fan of the Year), Georgia O’Connor (Employee of the Season), the late Will Cuff (The People’s Club Award), Steve Midgehall (Male Disability Player of the Year), Chelsea McGlory (Female Disability Player of the Season), Fara Williams (Ladies Player of the Season), James McCarten (Academy Player of the Season), Kieran Agard (Reserve Player of the Season) and the 1984 FA Cup-winning team (Howard Kendall Award).