Everton keeper Tim Howard not fazed by criticism

Everton keeper Tim Howard has revealed that his confidence has not been diminished by criticism of his performances this season.

The American has come under fire for his displays between the sticks for Roberto Martinez's side in this campaign, facing particular scrutiny for his role in allowing Olivier Giroud to find the net in the Toffees' 2-1 defeat to Arsenal last week.

He told Sky Sports News: "I think if you look back at how many games? 400 games? I'd like to know how many goals because in all of those games I probably could do better on every goal.

"In hindsight you know where it's going and the result. I don't have that luxury in a game. If you don't have experience you have nothing to draw from. When you have experience you use that to stay positive and to move forward.

"As I've said all along, I don't mind the criticism because I think my body of work speaks for itself. I don't have to say a word. Thirteen years in the Premier League, probably over 700 games in my career, over 100 games for my country and two of the best clubs in the land... the next person who does that, I'll be impressed."

Everton face Sunderland in their Premier League clash later today.