Beckford signs for Everton

Everton have confirmed the signing of Jermaine Beckford on a four-year contract following his departure from Leeds United.Beckford had the remaining month of his Leeds deal cancelled last week in order to enable the 26-year-old to find a new club.The striker, who scored 85 goals in 152 appearances for Leeds and played a key role in the club's promotion to the Championship, had long been linked