Hoddle tips Lescott

Glenn Hoddle has insisted that Joleon Lescott could make it in The Premiership.

Everton are reported to have joined a band of clubs keeping tabs on the 23-year-old.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Middlesbrough are all understood to be monitoring Lescott's progress.

The former England Under-21 man has had an injury plagued career to-date, but his talent has never been called into question - however he is now playing on a regular basis and is at the top of his game.

Hoddle has no doubts Lescott could make it at a higher level.

"Joleon's a better player than some of the Premiership defenders - he's excellent," he said.