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Jack Rodwell is training with Everton's under-23s to maintain his fitness as he looks for new club.

The former Blues midfielder is back at Finch Farm but will not be rejoining.

Instead Rodwell, who had his contract cancelled by Sunderland in June, is training with David Unsworth's squad in order to stay in shape.

Last month, the 27-year-old went on trial with Watford during the Hornet's pre-season training camp in Austria but did not secure a deal.

Everton have welcomed the Birkdale born midfielder back to Finch Farm this week after a tough spell at Sunderland where he ended the season with the Black Cats' u-23s.

Relegated from the Premier League with Sunderland, Rodwell is reported to have asked to leave the club in January.

Claimed to have been the only member of the squad not to take a pay cut following Sunderland's demotion, Rodwell's salary was due to be cut after the club fell into League One.

But an agreement was reached for the former England international's contract to be ripped up.