Gareth Barry ready for Everton debut

Gareth Barry has claimed that he is ready to make his Everton debut against Chelsea on Saturday if he is called on by manager Roberto Martinez.

The 32-year-old midfielder signed a season-long loan at Goodison Park from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.

Despite not playing a match during the opening few weeks of the new campaign, Barry insists that he is feeling fit.

"It's a fantastic first game to potentially be involved in but it's the manager's decision because I have not played loads of minutes at the moment," he told the club's official website.

"I feel fit. I haven't missed a day's training and I featured in bits and bobs of the pre-season games."

Everton are currently in 15th place in the Premier League table.