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Tyias Browning made his Everton debut as a substitute in the Merseyside derby in 2014

Everton defender Tyias Browning has signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal and joined Championship side Preston on loan for the rest of the season.

The former England Under-21 international has progressed through the youth system at Goodison Park and made nine appearances for the Toffees.

Browning, 22, missed the end of last season with a knee injury that kept him out for nearly a year.

"I hope to be able to come in and make an impact," he told the club website. external-link

"I have heard nothing but good things about the club and can't wait to get started."

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