Teams confirmed for tonight’s Europa League clash at Goodison Park.
Everton can take a huge stride towards the knock-out stages of the Europa League this evening with victory over Ligue 1 outfit Lille at Goodison Park – and manager Roberto Martinez has grasped the opportunity by sending a strong team out to face their French visitors.
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Romelu Lukaku will lead the line for the Toffees, with Samuel Eto’o dropped to the bench, with Aiden McGeady, Leon Osman and Steven Naismith operating in support of the Belgian, whilst Sylvain Distin returns from injury in the heart of the back four.
For visitors Lille, Liverpool loanee Divock Origi is the clear dangerman having caused plenty of issues for Everton in the first game in Francea fortnight ago.
Everton team (to play Lille): Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Barry, McCarthy, Osman, Naismith, McGeady, Lukaku. #EFCvLIL
— Everton (@Everton) November 6, 2014
Lille team (to play Everton): Enyeama, Corchia, Balmont, Gueye, Frey, Kjaer, Mendes, Souare, Mavuba, Basa, Origi #EFCvLIL
— Everton (@Everton) November 6, 2014