JONNY’S SO GOOD AFTER FAILED BID

JONNY EVANS is using his failed Manchester City move to make himself a better player. Evans (left) is philosophical about seeing a switch to City from West Brom fall through on deadline day. The defender, also wanted by Arsenal and Leicester, scored as Northern Ireland beat the Czech Republic 2-0 on Monday to all but qualify for the World Cup play-offs.

Evans, 29, says the episode motivated him to keep improving. “I probably am playing my best football, but I still think I can push that on,” said the former Manchester United star. “That’s my aim.

“I’m pleased none of this speculation has affected me. It’s made me more determined than ever to try to be a better player. I’m happy.”