Tats the way to do it

EVERTON goalie Tim Howard is showing off his richly tattoed torso for a new anti-fur campaign. 

Animal rights group PETA has signed the American foorballer's fab abs for a brand new video that hits home the message "Ink, Not Mink. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin – Let Animals Keep Theirs". 

In the film, shot by top celebrity photographer Trevor Leighton, Howard says: "Protecting animals is very important to me, and I think speaking out against fur is an amazing cause."Howard proved he is a keeper in every sense by recently signing a new deal with the Blues that will keep him at Goodison until 2018,

He added: "When I see someone wearing fur, I just want to sit them down in front of one of PETA's videos and show them just how badly animals suffer for this supposed fabric that no one needs." 

The 35-year-old, who Everton Manager Roberto Martinez recently described as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premiership, is already known for his big hearted work off the pitch. He was awarded the American Major League Soccer Humanitarian of the Year Award for his work with young people affected by Tourettes Syndrome, which he was himself diagnosed with at the age of 10.