Spurs man poised for Everton debut against Liverpool
Everton boss Roberto Martinez expects James McCarthy to be available for Saturday's Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool and is also ready to hand Aaron Lennon a Toffees debut in the game.
Midfielder McCarthy is set to return after missing six games with a hamstring problem, while winger Lennon is coming into the squad following his arrival on loan from Tottenham for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day.
The Premier League contest at Goodison Park looks to be too soon for Tim Howard (calf) to make his comeback, and Leon Osman (foot), Steven Pienaar (knee) and Tony Hibbert (unspecified) remain sidelined.
Everton squad: Robles, Griffiths, Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Baines, Alcaraz, Distin, Oviedo, Besic, Barkley, Barry, McCarthy, Gibson, McGeady, Naismith, Mirallas, Lukaku, Kone, Lennon.