Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has been impressed by the unflappable performances of team-mate John Stones amid considerable speculation over his future.
England centre-back Stones continues to be heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, despite repeated warnings from Everton that he is not for sale, before the September 1 transfer deadline.
The Toffees are believed to have rejected three bids for the highly-rated 21-year-old from Chelsea, the most recent of £30million