Phil Jagielka was in the starting XI for England's friendly against Italy while Ross Barkley came off the bench 10 minutes into the second half of a 1-1 draw in Turin.
James McCarthy has shrugged off some sharp criticism from the likes of RTE pundit Eamon Dunphy and ex-Irish international Liam Brady, saying "it's water off a duck's back."
Everton will celebrate their youngest generation of supporters this Saturday with the return of the popular Junior Fan Day
Everton's Under-19s played their second match in the Dallas Cup and beat LA Galaxy Academy 3-0 thanks to goals by Dowell, Ledson and Brewster.
The Everton Heritage Society have campaigned for the Goodison legend's inclusion but he was overlooked again this year.
John Stones and Luke Garbutt both played the full 90 minutes as England Under-21s beat Germany in an exciting game at the Riverside Stadium.
Reflecting on what has been a difficult season personally, Ross Barkley says that "everything is a learning curve" and that he feels he can make his biggest impact as a striker.
Everton U21 star Courtney Duffus will be out of action for between 6 and 9 months as he recovers from knee surgery after blowing out his ACL in training back in February.
Steven Naismith scored the fourth of his country's six goals as they beat Gibraltar 6-1 in Euro 2016 qualifying at Hampden Park but the Republic of Ireland needed a very late equaliser to draw with Poland.
Everton Under-19s fell to a 3-1 defeat in their opening game of the Dallas Cup on Sunday evening. Tomas Andrades effort gave River Plate the lead at the break, before Kieran Dowell levelled with a fantastic 20-yard strike.
At the Dallas Cup, an Everton Under-19 squad will take on River Plate at the Cotton Bowl Stadium on the opening day of the long-running US soccer competition, Sunday 29 March, Kick off 6:30 pm CDT (12:30 am Monday BST).
George Green scored a spectacular injury-time equaliser on his first appearance for Tranmere Rovers since joining them on loan.
Leighton Baines was the only Everton representative to start for England tonight as he was named in the team to face Lithuania for the senior side's Euro 2016 qualifier. He has since been released back to the Blues and will not be in the squad to face Italy in midweek.
Dynamo Kyiv have been ordered to close a part of the Olympic Stadium again, this time because of racist chants aimed at Everton players during the two team's Europa League Round of 16 second leg last week.
Everton haven't ruled out the possibility that Romelu Lukaku will be fit to face Southampton when their Premier League campaign resumes on 4th April.
Steven Pienaar is set to finally return to full training on Monday as he bids to make another comeback in what has been an injury-ravaged season for the 33-year-old midfielder.
Scans on Arouna Kone's knee have revealed that the Ivorian suffered no serious damage during Sunday's win at QPR.
Everton academy players, George Green and Francisco Junior have been sent out on loan for the rest of the season. Green joins Tranmere Rovers while Junior will play for Port Vale.
Phil Kirkbride argues that Phil Jagielka's Premier League stats should make him a shoo-in to start against Lithuania.
Aaron Lennon has confirmed that he and his representatives have not held any discussions with Everton regarding making his loan move from Tottenham permanent this summer.
An Everton Under-19s squad will jet out to the USA on Thursday to take part in the Dallas Cup.
Romelu Lukaku has joined forces with "super-agent" Mino Raiola, who has the likes of Mario Balotelli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his stable.
Darron Gibson has been forced to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday because of a groin problem.
Everton have sent Under-21 defender Gethin Jones on loan to Plymouth Argyle for the remainder of the season.
Family is seeking blood stem cells donors for 7 year-old Blue
Steven Naismith says that he wouldn't rule out an eventual return to Rangers given how things can change in football.
Academy midfielder Kieran Dowell is the latest Everton youngster to sign professional forms with the club, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.
Roberto Martinez has cast further doubt on Ross Barkley's involvement in the Under-21s European Championships with England by suggesting that the 21 year-old needs "a proper break" this coming close season.
The Football Association has revealed rules to push English clubs to unearth their own academy stars by making it harder for foreign players to secure work permits.
Updated Romelu Lukaku has pulled out of Belgium's forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers against Cyprus and Israel because of the hamstring injury he picked up at Loftus Road yesterday.
Romelu Lukaku and Arouna Kone will both undergo scans on their respective injuries that forced them off in the second half of the 2-1 win at QPR.
Roberto Martinez has described the 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers as perhaps the most satisfying" in his time with Everton as Aaron Lennon's 77th-minute winner handed the Blues three vital points.
The post-Europa League portion of Everton's season begins this weekend with the trip to West London where Roberto Martinez will be hoping he can lift his disappointed charges to a much-needed victory that would take them one large step closer to Premier League survival.
Everton took a huge step towards securing their Premier League status with a narrow, hard-fought victory over Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
The walls of Goodison Park have been defaced with crudely-sprayed graffiti calling for the dismissal of manager Roberto Martinez.
Everton Under-18s recorded their second win of the end of season mini-league with a 2-0 defeat of Chelsea. James Grahams first half header and Harry Charsleys searing strike in the second half won it for the Blues.
A player of Baines's intelligence and ability is capable of influencing the game in ways that he can't by playing on the left side of defence. To fulfil his personal potential, and that of the team, he needs to be brought into the middle.
Roberto Martinez insists making Antolin Alcaraz a scapegoat for Evertons Europa League exit is unfair, offering a passionate defence of his under-fire centre-half following Thursday nights 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Dynamo Kiev.
Everton joined the ranks of chastened Premier League sides to fail to reach the quarter finals of European competition as they were thumped 5-2 by Dynamo Kyiv amid a catalogue of defensive errors.
A frank interview with one of the heroes of the mid-1980s golden age that includes the tale of how he almost killed a man over £100.
John Lundstram's latest loan spell takes him to Glanford Park and an initial month-long stint with Sheffield Scunthorpe United.
John Stones and Luke Garbutt have been named in the latest England U21 squad while Chris Long has been called up to Engand U20s.
Everton's community ethos has provided inspiration to children in Kyiv during the Clubs visit to the Ukrainian capital for tonights UEFA Europa League game against Dynamo Kyiv.
Everton hope to be the only British club to make it into the quarter finals of European competition this season as they take on Dynamo Kyiv in the Olympic National Sports Complex with a 2-1 first-leg lead.
Talking to the Daily Express at Finch Farm, Neville Southall gives his thoughts on Roberto Martinez and the difficult season Everton are having.
The 2015 Premier League Fan Survey shows Everton fans to be overwhelmingly behind the club in categories all across the board.
The Everton squad flew to Ukraine today for the Europa League second leg tie against Dynamo Kyiv today but with without Kevin Mirallas who remains sidelined after picking up an injury in the first leg last week.
Ross Barkley has opened up about his disappointing season, one that has mirrored the team's struggles as a whole, but says that he can feel the confidence coming back after the last two results.
Everton Under-21s missed out on the chance to move within a point of the league leaders as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Southport on Monday evening.
Roberto Martinez was effusive with praise of his team as they ended a three-month stretch without a home win in the Premier League.
Everton won at home in the Premier League for the first time since December as they convincingly beat Newcastle United thanks in part to goals by James McCarthy and Ross Barkley that book-ended another confident penalty from Romelu Lukaku.
Tim Howard has shrugged off criticism of his performances this season, insisting that he doesn't care what people say about him or the team as a whole.
Everton U18s ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Boro's youngsters thanks to two goals by Kieran Dowell and one apiece for Harry Charsley and Calum Dyson.
Ex-Blue turned expert summariser and Echo columnist, Barry Horne, draws some disconcerting parallels between Everton and Wigan Athletic under Roberto Martinez.
Romelu Lukaku has called on his Everton teammates to match the intensity they showed against Dynamo Kyiv when they resume Premier League duties this weekend against Newcastle.
Everton's manager believes that last night's win in the Europa League was a microcosm of the team's domestic season and that it provided an "understanding of what has been going wrong in the League."
Everton expect John Stones to be fit for the visit of Newcastle United on Sunday after the defender missed Thursday's Europa League game with a stomach virus, but Leighton Baines is a doubt with a groin strain.
Roberto Martinez has expressed his pride in the manner in which his players shrugged off a slow start to beat Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League Round of 16 first leg last night.
Andy Hunter takes a considered look at Everton's problems on the domestic front this season and touches on all the relevant gripes that many supporters have had with Roberto Martinez's approach.
Everton have signed Northern Irish teen prospect Shane Lavery on a two-year scholarship contract after he impressed on two recent trials.
Everton came back from a goal down for the third match running in the Europa League to win the first leg against Dynamo Kyiv at Goodison Park. Steven Naismith cancelled out Oleg Gusev's 14th-minute opener shortly before the break and Romelu Lukaku stroked home the Blues' second from the spot eight minutes from time.
Daniel Butler provides an astute analysis of Everton's tactical Issues this season at the Just Football website.
Roberto Martinez says he is not shying away from Everton's dire Premier League situation but while he says they'll be ready for Sunday's clash with Newcastle, the focus is on tonight's clash with Dynamo Kyiv.
Everton step into the Round of 16 of the Europa League this evening to take on Dynamo Kyiv under the lights at Goodison Park where they have been impressive in this competition thus far.
A profile of the soon-to-be-out-of-contract left back who has shown plenty of evidence thus far that he is the natural successor to Leighton Baines at club and international level.
Everton have revealed the full extent of their trip to the Far East this summer with the announcement that they will take part in the Asia Trophy in Singapore along with Arsenal, Stoke City and a select Singapore XI.
Kevin Mirallas has called on the Everton faithful to provide the support that will help push the Blues through to the next round of the Europa League.
Phil Jagielka has dismissed suggestions that Everton need to win Thursday's home leg against Dynamo Kyiv if they are to progress to the quarter finals of the Europa League, saying that the players fancy their chances away from home.
It turns out that the subject of a recent social media sensation is from Merseyside and supports Everton.
California-based writer Cassandra Fairbanks started a Twitter campaign to find dancing man Sean O'Brien after a cruel Instagram posting mocking his weight "went viral".
Talking with Evertons long-serving stadium manager, Alan Bowen, David Prentice provides a behind-the-scenes insight into the increasingly demanding changes to Goodison Park that are mandated by Uefa as the club progress further at each successive stage of the Europa League.
Everton's second string went down 2-1 to Liverpool in Chester this evening thanks to a goal in injury time.
John Ebbrell has returned to Everton as an Academy coach, joining the collection of former players now on the staff at Finch Farm charged with bringing through the club's future talent.
Former Everton star, Andrei Kanchelskis, is predicting a couple of tough games for the Blues when they meet another of his old clubs, Dynamo Kyiv, in the Europa League's Round of 16.
In a lengthy interview with The Telegraph's Henry Winter, Roberto Martinez expresses his continued belief that a commitment to creativity and passing football are the keys to success over time.
ToffeeWeb contributor Rob Sawyer talks with former Everton striker, Tony Cottee, about what was then a record-breaking move to Goodison and his time with the Blues between 1988 and 1994.
"It says everything about Everton FC's Jekyll-and-Hyde season that they have managed more victories in the UEFA Europa League in 2015 two out of two than in 11 domestic fixtures, of which they have won only one," writes Simon Hart.
Everton Under-21s are through to the quarter finals of the Premier League International Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Sunderland.
Tickets for the Europa League Round of 16 fixture away to Dynamo Kyiv will go on sale from 8am on Friday, March 6.
Everton captain, Phil Jagielka, says that the players need to start performing to take the pressure off their beleaguered manager following another defeat at Stoke last night.
Roberto Martinez put this evening's 2-0 defeat at Stoke down to Everton's hectic schedule, citing a fifth match in the space of two weeks for another lethargic display.
Everton's Europa League Round of 16 away leg against Dynamo Kyiv will go ahead as planned at the Olympic Stadium following a decision by Uefa's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.
Evertons horrible run of Premier League form continued at the Britannia Stadium with an eighth defeat in nine away games thanks to a goal in each half for Stoke, scored by Victor Moses and Mame Biram Diouf.
Tickets for Everton's Europa League Round of 16 first leg tie against Dynamo Kyiv will go on general sale from 2pm tomorrow (Thursday 5th March 2015).
Everton are on the road again this evening as they travel to Stoke with the pressure on Roberto Martinez's shoulders growing as the Blues' poor Premier League form continues.
Chris Long scored twice on his first start for Brentford this evening as the Bees beat Huddersfield Town 4-1 to stay in the Championship playoff picture.
Luke Garbutt says that there is belief in the Everton squad that the team can lift themselves away from any scrap at the bottom of the Premier League to avoid relegation, starting with a result at Stoke on Wednesday evening.
A neutral's perspective on the Blues' 2-0 defeat at the Emirates which, sadly, encapsulates the team's pedestrian approach to games these days.
Everton Academy prospect Liam Walsh has put pen to paper on his first professional contract, signing on with Everton until 2017.
Both Everton and Chelsea have been fined £30,000 by the Football Association for "failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion" in the incident that took place late in the game at Stamford Bridge last month.
Leighton Baines will likely miss the trip to the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday after sustaining a quad muscle injury in training on Friday.
Everton struggled to turn their dominance in possession into meaningful chances and eventually succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Olivier Giroud's first-half strike and a deflected late effort from Tomas Rosicky.
Everton have announced EZTrader Inc as the Clubs Official Online Trading Partner after striking a deal until May 2017.
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