Hibbert: MLS All-Star Fixture Indicative Of Everton's Global Growth

The Everton full-back believes the club is growing in stature.

Jul 24, 2009 6:10:02 AM

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Everton are set for a pre-season friendly against an MLS All-Star team, and Toffees full-back Tony Hibbert believes this shows that there has been a considerable increase in the club's standing around the world.

Hibbert explained to The Daily Post, "The Premier League is world-wide now.

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"You can see from the positions that we have finished in that we are starting to be recognised more and more, and to have a game against the MLS All-Stars is a big bonus.

"First, though, we have got River Plate, and that will be another great experience. It will be a different type of football and they are a world class side.

"It might be pre-season, and it might only be a friendly, but we still want to win," he concluded.

Everton play River on July 25, while the All-Star game is scheduled for July 29.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com

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