Everton are on the road again for a trip to the northeast that looks daunting in view of the Blues worsening form and the Magpies stirring comeback against West Ham on Saturday.
Jarrad Branthwaite will have to wait for the chance to press his claims for a spot in the senior England setup following another watching brief from the bench as Gareth Southgate’s team grabbed a last-gasp draw against Belgium.
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Everton are at Old Trafford today where they take on Manchester United, still looking to end what is now the Blues longest run without a win in the Premier League for 30 years.