Jarrad Branthwaite Injury: Nearing return

Branthwaite (hamstring) resumed full team training this week and is nearing a return, coach David Moyes said in the press conference. "Jarrad is back training. He is certainly getting much closer to it, that's for sure."

Branthwaite has been sidelined from first-team action since May, but he is getting very close from making his return to the match squad since he was spotted training in full with the team this week. The defender will likely get a change to return in the coming weeks and that will be a boost for the backline of Everton since he was an undisputed starter prior to his injury and will likely bring competition back in the defense.