Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed he intends to send left-back Luke Garbutt out on loan this season.



England Under-21 international Garbutt signed a new five-year deal with the Toffees earlier this month but will now continue his development with a temporary stint away from Goodison Park.



The 22-year-old has had previous loan spells at Cheltenham Town and Colchester United and, speaking ahead of the Barclays Asia Trophy opener against Stoke City, Martinez said: "Last season was a really good season for Luke, playing 10 games in the first team and getting really good European experience.



"He is someone we wanted to keep in our Club because he's got a terrific future. He's been playing for England Under-21s and he's got probably the best left-back he could learn from here in Leighton Baines, someone he can really get inspired by on a daily basis.



"This pre-season will tell us a lot but the idea is for him to go out on loan and gain important experience.



"Luke feels this is a Club where he can fulfil his potential and we're looking forward to seeing the best years of him once he's had the experience of a good loan spell."



Martinez admitted he is open to sending the left-back out to a Premier League rival – but only if the club in question can guarantee him playing time.



He added: "What's important for Luke is to play. Just because we feel that he can play in the Premier League doesn't mean it's necessarily the right environment. We're looking for him to get game time.



"Luke is in a position now where he needs to experiment with the game and learn about the game, and you do that by playing.



"If it's in the Premier League it has to be an environment where he can play, if not we'll find another team that suits exactly what he needs in order to develop.



"His technical ability is as good as it gets around Europe for a player of his age and all the other aspects that he needs to improve, he's going to get them by playing."

