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Jack Rodwell aiming to play his way into regular England role

Jack Rodwell now has time to recover fully from the hamstring problem which blighted his last season at Goodison, and hopes to put that rest to good use when the next campaign gets underway, as he tries to become a permanent part of England?s next generation.

Donovan puts his crib on the market

Landon Donovan has put his $4.295m Los Angeles house up for sale and sparked a flurry of speculation as to why and where he might be moving.

Yakubu heads to China

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has left relegated Blackburn Rovers to play for Chinese club Guangzhou R&F but insists it's not for the money. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker said he is excited about embarking on a new adventure after signing for an undisclosed fee.

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Why Rangers? Steven Naismith Can Be The Toffees New Hero

Even if Everton boss David Moyes was unaware of the availability of his fellow countryman Steven Naismith of Rangers before this week, there is no doubt that The Blues boss has been vigorously apprised of the situation by two of Steven Naismith?s biggest fans, Evertonians and former Rangers team-mates David Weir and Nikica Jelavic, over the last few days.

Balotelli blasts silence critics

Mario Balotelli silenced his many critics with two great goals ? especially the second, lashed into the top corner of the German net to put The Azuri into Sunday's final. A tremendous performance to put out the favourites!

Rodwell omitted from GB Olympic squad

As expected, Jack Rodwell has not been included in Stuart Pearce's Team GB squad for the London Olympics after Everton advised the midfielder to continue his recuperation from a succession of hamstring problems that significantly disrupted his 2011-12 season.

• Rodwell sets sights on Brazil 2014

Pienaar up on assault charges

Steven Pienaar has been charged with assault for his alleged involvement in a night club brawl in his native South Africa. The 30-year-old midfielder who finished last season on loan at Everton was arrested by police after he handed himself in following the incident at the Icon club in Johannesburg.

Everton confirm Indonesia trip

Everton have confirmed the team's rumoured visit to Indonesia, announcing that the Blues will play against Galatasaray and either hosts Indonesia or Malaysia in the Java Cup next month. Games will be played between 26 and 29 July at Jakarta's 88,000 capacity Galore Bung Karno Stadium.

Blues XI to play in ARR Craib Cup

An Everton XI will play in a pre-season tournament at Partick Thistle on the weekend of 21-22 July, with a fixture against Airdrie United on the Saturday and then either a final or third-place playoff against the hosts or Celtic the following day.

RIP Hope Kenwright

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright is mourning the loss of his mother, Hope Kenwright, today after she passed away aged 93.

Wallace joins Tranmere

Everton Academy graduate James Wallace has completed a permanent switch to Tranmere after spending half of last season on loan at Prenton Park.

Ticket prices set for 2012-13

Everton have published the confirmed ticket prices and match categories for the coming season as well as announcing that evening kick-offs for home games will revert to 7.45pm.

The wait goes on for Yobo

Joseph Yobo has restated his hope that his permanent switch to Fenerbahçe will be concluded soon as they continue to haggle with Everton over a fee for the Nigerian defender.

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87 caps without a trophy is disappointing ? Yobo

Besides being the captain, Yobo is considered a very important member of the Eagles because of his versatility on the pitch and his experience. Despite joining the team in 2001 and being the most capped player in the Eagles with 87 appearances, the former Everton player has yet to win a title with the Eagles.

Baines and Jagielka coming home

Everton's last representatives at Euro2012 are heading home after England suffered an all-too familiar exit with defeat on penalties, this time at the hands of Italy following a 0-0 draw after extra time. Neither Leighton Baines nor Phil Jagielka got a kick in the tournament and will return home to prepare for next season.

Neville keen on Donovan full-time

Phil Neville has revealed he is trying to persuade LA Galaxy forward and USMNT star Landon Donovan to join the club permanently. He told Sports Illustrated: "If there is a chance, I make sure that I try (to tempt him to Everton) every time I speak to him."

Refurnished Everton Two re-opens

Everton Two, the Club's megastore Liverpool One re-opened today with an all-new layout and interior design.

Groundshare is not going to happen

David Moyes does not think a groundshare with Liverpool will ever happen ? even though he thinks it's something Everton would be interested in as a solution to money problems and the pressing need to replace Goodison Park.

David Moyes on TalkSport

David Moyes joined Keys & Gray live in their Warsaw studio for a lengthy chat about Euro 2012 and his Goodison Park career.

The Sun Always Shines on TV

...in the Premier League, at least. The excellent Swiss Ramble blog dissects the bumper domestic TV rights deal that was concluded last week.

Pre-season will conclude in Malaga

Everton have confirmed that the team's final pre-season friendly will be against Malaga on the south coast of Spain on 11 August.

Everton duo through with England

England advanced to the quarter finals of Euro2012, rather surprisingly winning Group D after Rooney scored the goal that beat a feisty Ukraine side, while Sweden beat France 2-0. Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka again played no part with Roy Hodgson naming a largely unchanged starting XI ? the only change being from Rooney in for Carroll.

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Why Moyes not Villas-Boas is the right man for Spurs

Ben Weich argues that Moyes's consistency and Premier League experience are worth more to Tottenham than past European success

Neville outlines coaching ambitions

Phil Neville has been planning for a coaching role at the end of his playing days for a while now. He has already had some international coaching experience with England's Under-21 squad for February's Uefa Euro 2013 qualifier against Belgium.

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David Unsworth says Everton can catch Manchester United cold in opening day Premier league fixture

Former Everton star David Unsworth believes that the high profile opener will give a real sense of purpose to the players when they report back to Finch Farm next month.

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Fears grow that Tottenham will face mass exodus of their best players if Moyes takes over

Former Spurs defender Chris Perry spoke to TalkSport about his fears, mainly regarding the possible exodus of the star players if the Everton manager was hired.

Dier heads back to Portugal

Promising defensive prospect Eric Dier has decided to return to Sporting rather than extend his time at Everton as he believes he has more chance of seeing first-team action in Lisbon.

Poignant goodbye to Blues legend West

Everton goalkeeping great Gordon West was laid to rest today after a poignant service at Liverpool Cathedral, attended by more than 30 former players.

Croatia spurn their chance to advance

Croatia and Spain played out their final game in Group C with both able to advance with a 2-2 draw. Everton's Nikica Jelavic started on the bench after missing training over the weekend with a fever, and could do nothing in the end after coming on in the 66th minute to stop the almost inevitable Spanish victory.

Moyes scouting the Euro talent

The words of David Moyes describe his thinking when eyeing up players at the Euros, while taking account of their background and overall form. But Moyes thinks club football in the Champions League is now at a higher standard than internationals.

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Andre Villas-Boas becomes top target for Tottenham following Moyes snub

The Daily Express clains that Andre Villas-Boas has become the top target to become the new Spurs manager after David Moyes confirmed he would not move from Everton.

Blues start with United at home

Next season's fixtures were released today and Everton will kick off the 2012/13 season with a test against Manchester United at Goodison Park on the weekend of 18th August. The Blues will end the campaign away, though, with a trip to Chelsea on 19th May.

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Why IS David Moyes still at Everton?

In the Independent, Kevin Garside asks why David Moyes ? revered at Goodison, admired by the players, respected by the football community ? is still at Everton? Garside concludes that Moyes is missing the boat because he lacks the fantasy factor: his teams don't make the heart sing...

Heitinga dropped for Dutch defeat

Johnny Heitinga was dropped by coach Van Marwijk as Holland lost their vital crunch match against Portugal tonight in Euro2012 and were eliminated from the tournament with an unprecedented three straight defeats.

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Fans will be the last to gain from Premier League's £3bn jackpot

Under the current, gargantuan deal, and on the last available figures, eight of the 20 Premier League clubs made a profit and the rest recorded losses. One of the principal reasons for this situation, again on the last available figures, is that the average salary of a Premier League player was £1.16M per year.

Moyes: No contact from Spurs

Everton manager David Moyes says that he has received no contact from Tottenham about the vacant managerial position following the sacking of Harry Redknapp early on Thursday morning.

An explanation for the Slow-Start Syndrome?

Everton head coach Jimmy Lumsden has been proudly talking up the greulling regime of pre-season training Everton players have in prospect when they return to the care and keeping of Finch Farm in a couple of weeks. Could this be a factor in Everton's now notorious Slow-Start Syndrome or a key to their success late in matches?

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David Moyes will find it hard to leave Everton, says Joe Royle

Joe Royle believes that the very special pull of Goodison Park will keep David Moyes out of Tottenham?s clutches.

Another bench day for Blues

Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka sat on the bench again as England came from behind to beat Sweden 3-2 in the second round of Group D games at Euro2012.

Jelavic plays in Croatia draw

Nikica Jelavic started his second Euro2012 game for Croatia as Slaven Bilic's side earned a pulsating 1-1 draw with Italy. But his club teammate Darron Gibson was overlooked again by Giovanni Trappatoni as Ireland were hammered 4-0 by Spain in the other Group C game.

Gibson to be overlooked again?

As Ireland face the daunting prospect of an early flight home if they lose their second Group C match at Euro2012 to World and European Champions Spain tonight, Darron Gibson seems to be as far away as ever away from a starting berth, despite recovering from a groin/thigh injury that kept him out of training earlier.

Heitinga and Holland on the brink

John Heitinga is in danger of making an unexpectedly early return from Euro2012 after the Netherlands lost their second Group B game, going down 2-1 to Germany who are firmly in the driving seat in the "Group of Death".

Premier League TV rights sold for £3bn

The Premier League has sold the broadcast rights for the 2013-14 to 2015-16 seasons to BSkyB and BT for a deal totaling £3.018bn, a massive £1.254bn more than the current deal with Sky and ESPN.

Howard and US held by Guatemala

Tim Howard was beaten late on by a free-kick by Marco Pappa as the United States were held to a 1-1 draw in Guatemala but still head their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference after two games.

Greeks bringing gifts for Tony Hibbert

Everton have announced a testimonial for loyal servant Tony Hibbert. The stalwart full-back?s 10 years of first-team service will be marked when AEK Athens visit Goodison Park on Wednesday 8 August 2012 as part of the Blues? pre-season schedule. Kick-off time to be confirmed...

Man Utd snap up Crewe hot-shot

Manchester United have signed of England Under-18 international Nick Powell from Crewe on a four-year deal, apparently beating Everton to the punch for the promising youngster.

Cahill responds to his ageist critics

The Aussie press are talking up Tim Cahill's substitute appearance for the Socceroos as a stirring return to the Cahill of old, winning every header that came his way in a 'pulsating' 1-1 draw with Japan. But the fact that he failed to score despite having numerous chances echoed more his recent form for Everton.

Fellaini pragmatic over Everton future

Marouane Fellaini has his options open regarding his future, insisting that he is happy at Everton but wants to play European football. "If I have got to go, I will go. If not, I repeat, I am at Everton," the Belgian said when pressed about unfounded media speculation concerning interest from Chelsea.

Baines and Jagielka sit this one out

Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines were unused substitutes as England kicked off their Euro 2012 campaign with a 1-1 draw against France.

Gordon West dies, aged 69

Everton legend Gordon West has died at the age of 69. The former Blues goalkeeper passed away peacefully on Sunday following a long illness.

• Tremendous Tribute from Dr David France
• Mick Lyons pays tribute to Gordon West

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Heitinga laments 'miracle' defeat to Denmark

Netherlands defender John Heitinga has claimed it was "a miracle" that his side lost their Euro 2012 Group B opener against Denmark in Kharkiv.

Jelavic leads the line in style for Croatia

Everton's Nikica Jelavic led the line and scored his first competitive goal for his country in typically predatory fashion, burying Croatia's second goal past Shay Given as they ran out 3-1 winners. Ex-Blue Richard Dunne gained his 76th senior cap but surprisingly for many Evertonians, the Irish side did not feature Darron Gibson, who was among the slew of unused substitutes on each side.

Barkley is as good as anyone

Ross Barkley has become even better since his initial appearances in the Premier League and is ready to step up again next season, according to Everton coach Jimmy Lumsden.

'Dazzling' Dutch undone by Danes

Johnny Heitinga played in the surprise defeat that turns Group B upside down at the Euros, Denmark (featuring ex-Blue Lars Jacobsen at right back) scoring against the run of play and resisting some often scintillating football from Holland that just went pieces in the box where numerous guilt-edged chances were squandered.

Why Kit Deals Leave Everton Begging

At the Keeping Everton in the City website, interest in last week's Kitbag revelations has prompted a follow-up article in response to fans demanding to know why the club's shirt sponsorship, merchandise sales and kit supply deal seem to pale in comparison to the Blues' peers in the Premier League.

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Is Tim Cahill's time up at Everton?

According to the Daily Mail and The Sydney Morning Herald, United Arab Emirates club Al Nasr are chasing Everton midfielder Tim Cahill?s signature.

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Two more friendlies announced

Everton have announced two more pre-season fixtures, a trip to Motherwell on 21 July and a visit to Blackpool on 5 August for former Blues reserve team captain Keith Southern's testimonial.

Silva angling for a return to Portugal

Still unable to get near the first team at Goodison Park, Joao Silva says that he would be open to the chance of joining Vitoria Guimaraes in his native Portugal if the chance arose.

Redknapp admits Pienaar would prefer Goodison

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp acknowledges that Steven Pienaar would prefer to stay at Goodison rather than return to White Hart Lane but stressed that the deal will have to be right for Spurs.

Cahill deflects speculation to focus on Socceroos

Tim Cahill is keeping his focus on his job for Australia's national team this month amid speculation surrounding a potential move to the Middle East.

Blue Union set to resume protests

Following their suspension of any further matchday protest during the 2011-12 season back in March, after the team performances had improved significantly, the Blue Union has announced it intends to resume peaceful protests with immediate effect. The BU believe that this season they need to step their protests up, in size and frequency, and they need to let their voices be heard louder than ever, under the clarion call, ?It?s time for change?.

Jagielka realistic on Fellaini

Talking about playing against his teammate, Marouane Fellaini after the England match against Belgium, Phil Jagielka was realistic about the possibility of a big offer being made for the big Belgian.

Pip's 'A'-Licence coaching course

Phil Neville is on a 13-day training course working to gain his Uefa ?A' licence in football coaching: "You've got to prepare for the next stage in your life and that's what I've got to do. But I'm going to rest up [later in the summer] because next season's a big season for everyone at the Club."

The shirt off your back

This article by KEIOC asks some serious questions about the impact of outsourcing the Kitbag deal, the terms of which severely limit the availability of Everton mechandise and act as a throttle on one of the club's primary revenue streams.

Staying fit was success for Ross Barkley

Given the injury problems he'd suffered over the previous three seasons, Ross Barkley looks back at Season 2011-12 as a success because he largely stayed fit, apart from minor injuries, and was able to catch up a bit with what he has missed.

Late Blues face off at Wembley

The final test for England before Euro2012 kicks off in just over a week saw the national side pitted against Belgium and Marouane Fellaini (captain in place of Vincent Kompany) at Wembley this afternoon. But neither Baines nor Jagielka started for England, as Roy Hodgson made seven changes to the team that beat Norway last week. Fellaini did get to face one of his Everton teammates when Phil Jagielka replaced John Terry in the 70th minute.

Yobo anxious to sort out his future

Joseph Yobo has reaffirmed his desire to stay with Fenerbahçe but his future remains undecided while the Turkish side haggle with Everton over a fee.

First two friendlies announced

Everton have confirmed the first two fixtures of their 2012 pre-season programme, with trips to Morecambe on 14 July and Dundee United on 18 July. There are also unconfirmed reports of friendlies against Tranmere and Rotherham, as well as a tour to Indonesia.

'Fellaini will be a tall order for England'

The Mail have a nice profile of Everton's big-haired midfield rock, Marouane Fellaini, ahead of Belgium's visit to Wembley for an international friendly with England.

Fellaini being groomed for 'Cahill role'?

Comments by David Moyes suggest that he sees Marouane Fellaini as a natural successor to Tim Cahill in the "hole" behind the striker.

Rosler wants Bidwell too

After securing a permanent deal for one Everton loan player, Adam Forshaw, the Brentford manager Uwe Rosler is keen on making a similar arrangement for the other Everton player he's had on loan ? full-back Jake Bidwell.

Back in black for 2012-13

Everton unveiled the 2012-13 away kit at 8pm this evening, the first kit from their new manufacturing deal with Nike, and it's a return to all the all-black change strip that proved to be good luck a few seasons back.

Jagielka happy to be in England squad

Phil Jagielka talks about the opportunity of being part of England's Euro2012 squad, and the limited chances of him getting a starting place.

• Jagielka swaps golf for Krakow

Baines is already at a great club

Quizzed by reporters at England's training camp yesterday, Leighton Baines says that while he is flattered to be linked with Manchester United, he insists that he is happy at a club that he loves and is focused on the immediate matter of Euro2012.

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Why Manny Fernandes would be the perfect addition to the Moyes Gang

"On a free, Fernandes would be an absolute bargain! It?s definitely a no brainer for me ? although his wage demands could prove to be a stumbling block."

Pienaar credits Moyes for his lift in form

Steven Pienaar says that it was advice from David Moyes to be more selfish in the final third that helped him pitch in with four goals after returning to Goodison on loan from Tottenham.

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Why Everton should look to Canada in the transfer market this summer

Having made an attempt to sign him in January, Moyes may well be tempted to make another effort this summer. 21- year-old Canadian, David ?Junior? Hoilett, could be snapped up for nothing this summer when his contract is set to expire,

Big Dunc is looking forward, not back

In an interview with the Daily Post, Duncan Ferguson is at pains to point out his bad-boy days were 20+ years ago. He's now a responsible husband and father of three kids, looking to gain his Uefa coaching badges while working with the Everton Academy.

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Jelavic can power Everton towards Champions League

Kevin Campbell insists Nikica Jelavic?s goals should help Everton push for a Champions League place next season.

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Why Phil Jagielka over Jordan Henderson makes sense for England

Jagielka's international experience will be far more useful if called upon than Henderson's lack of, even though they play different positions.

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Match Of The Past: Everton

For a look back into their archive, we?re going to take in one defeat but three wins and one of the greatest matches in the entire history of the FA Cup. First up is a match from September 1969 against newly-promoted Derby County, follwed by seminal matches against Bayern Munich, Sunderland, Wimbledon and Spurs in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final

Jagielka gets England Euro2012 call

Roy Hodgson has drafted Phil Jagielka off the standby list and into his squad for Euro2012 after Gareth Barry was ruled out of the tournament with a groin injury. Jagielka will join teammate Leighton Baines in Poland/Ukraine next month.

• Squad Numbers: 12 Baines; 18 Jagielka

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Roy Hodgson must take Phil Jagielka to Euro 2012

The Everton defender was excellent alongside his former club partner Joleon Lescott in Norway and, although he might have to cede a central defensive berth to John Terry or Gary Cahill against Belgium at Wembley this weekend, he might be worth keeping in the side at right-back.

Liverpool Senior Cup Final date set

Everton will play Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in the Liverpool Senior Cup final on Tuesday 31 July at 7:30pm, it has been confirmed.

Five released from the academy

Five players from the Everton Academy were released at the end of the season, some have been involved with the academy from the age of 6: Ryan Higgins, James Fitzgibbon, Jordan Barrow, Adam Thomas, and Ben Heneghan.

Hodgson may turn to Jagielka if Barry is ruled out

Roy Hodgson may draft Phil Jagielka into the England squad for Euro2012 now that Gareth Barry has been ruled out of next month's tournament with a groin injury.

Garbutt on losing side at Wembley

Luke Garbutt, the Everton reserve left back who has spent most of the season on loan at Cheltenham Town, was on the losing side in the League Two playoff final at Wembley today.

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A new challenge would rejuvenate Landon Donovan

Asked Friday if he?d consider a permanent move abroad, Donovan said, ?I?d be open to anything. I?m always open-minded to pretty much anything.

Blues duo play in England win

Everton defenders Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka starred for England in their 1-0 victory over Norway in Oslo this evening which marked Roy Hodgson's first game in charge with a win. Elsewhere, Darron Gibson, John Heitinga, Tim Howard, and Marouane Fellaini were in action for their respective nations with mixed results.

Donovan hat-trick defeats Scots

Landon Donovan returned to the US national team after an eight-month absence and scored his first international hat-trick in five years, leading the Americans over Scotland 5-1 in an exhibition match (what the Americans call 'friendlies') before a crowd of 44,438 in Jacksonville, FL. James McFadden was not playing for Scotland.

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Steven Pienaar: Vital or Dispensable | Opta Stats

Luke O'Farrell analyses the impact the South African made after re-signing on loan in January

Moyes's Red Dining Partners

David Moyes speaks highly of failed Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson, the new England manager. Moyes recalls a week in Italy when he was learning his coaching badges, and the friendship continued with 'slap-up' private dinners during Hodgson's brief spell in the Anfield hotseat, a throwback to Gerard Houllier's spell there.

Simonsen loses Wembley slogfest

Ex-Blues Steve Simonsen and Danny Cadamerteri watch their respective League 1 teams slog through 120 minutes of dreadful goalless football in the League One Playoff FInal between Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United who then lost in sudden-death penalty kicks when Simonsen blasted the 22nd spot-kick over the bar, meaning Huddersfield are promoted to the Championship.

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EFC ranked 23rd-most valuable brand

In Brand Finance's annual run-down of football's global brands, Everton rank 23rd, an improvement of four places and 28% in brand value over last year.

Luke Garbutt stars in Wembley playoff

Everton reserve left-back, Luke Garbutt, has put England duty on the back burner in a bid to help steer his loan club Cheltenham to glory in Sunday's npower League Two play-off final against Crewe at Wembley.

Sylvain Distin gets another season

At 34, the Everton players' Player of the Season, Sylvain Distin has been given a one-year contract extension. He made 33 appearances last season and is looking forward to performing as defensive stalwart for the Blues in another top flight season, his fourth since joining from Portsmouth in 2009 as a replacement for Joleon Lescott.

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Qui est le M Baines, n'est ce pas?

Laurent Blanc, coach of England?s Euro 2012 opponents France, reckons he?s got the lowdown on all of Roy Hodgson?s men ? except Leighton Baines, who he doesn?t even know by name... but he has at least heard of Everton.

Cold water poured on Baines reports

Despite the building fervour in the national press regarding a £12m approach, Everton have had no contact from Manchester United regarding Leighton Baines. Additionally, the Blues have not lodged any inquiry for Kieran Richardson.