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Tranmere friendly ends all square

Tranmere Rovers 2 - 2 Everton

Everton's first pre-season run-out of the summer ended in a 2-2 draw at Prenton Park as Roberto Martinez handed playing time to all of the players named in the squad. Steven Naismith and Leon Osman scored as the Blues twice took the lead but were pegged back by goals from Cole Stockton and James Rowe. There was a slight injury concern for Seamus Coleman, however, who was withdrawn as a precaution after feeling his hamstring.
Gibson set for long-awaited return

Irish midfielder to take part in Tranmere friendly

Darron Gibson is expected to mark his return to full fitness from a long lay-off with a knee injury when Everton take on Tranmere Rovers in a friendly tomorrow evening. The Irishman has been sidelined since last October after rupturing a cruciate knee ligament while on international duty and then undergoing surgery to correct the problem.
Martinez targeting four more players

Boss is confident of strengthening before window closes

Roberto Martinez says that he is looking to bring in three attacking players and one midfielder before the transfer window closes as he and his staff work on transfer targets defined since January. The Catalan restated his intention to use the loan market again while also pointing out the potential strength in depth from young players at the club who may be ready to step up to the first team.
First two home games get high-profile TV slot in US

Arsenal and Chelsea games set for NBC

Everton's first two home games of the new season against Arsenal and Chelsea will both be screened live on NBC's main channel in the United States, giving American audiences the chance to see World Cup hero Tim Howard in action in the Premier League.

Besic flies in as transfer saga nears conclusion

Hopes that Muhamed Besic may finally be confirmed as an Everton player this week were given a lift by the news that the Bosnia-Herzegovina international is on Merseyside to finalise his move.
U21s beat Wrexham in friendly

Everton's U21s were in action this evening, running out 4-1 winners thanks to goals a first-half equaliser by Duffus and further goals by Dowell, Dyson and Pennington in the second period.
Coleman won't be risked in Thailand

Seamus Coleman won't make the trip to Bangkok for Sunday's friendly against Leicester City, with Roberto Martinez preferring to keep the Irishman back to further assess his fitness.
Away kit to be revealed on Friday
Blues set to land young Belgian striker
WIN the new home jersey
Complications hold up Besic deal
Southport 2 - 1 Everton XI