Everton sweat on Grealish fitness as AFCON duo return
Everton U21 keeper Douglass Lukjanciks, backed by Jordan Pickford, saves pens to send Blues through in the FA Youth Cup; England interest grows as next steps in his development loom large.
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom addresses a possible return for Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong on loan, giving a firm stance on any January move and his role at Deepdale.
Everton confirm Jack Grealish has a foot injury after the 1-0 win at Aston Villa. He’ll see a specialist. Gueye and Ndiaye return from AFCON; Leeds next. Creative talisman with six assists set to miss out.
State of play on Everton’s January window: links to Youssef En-Nesyri, Wilson Isidor and Brooke Norton-Cuffy as the final 10 days approach amid squad gaps and FFP constraints.
Focus on Everton fringe players stepping up in recent matches, and those who have not seized chances, with form, minutes and selection stakes under Sean Dyche assessed.
Everton pay tribute to academy great Tommy Wright, 81. The title recalls praise from George Best and Joe Royle for the 1960s-70s full-back and title winner. A Blues stalwart remembered.
