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Pickford stars in historic England win over Spain

Jordan Pickford was among the highlights of an incredible first half in Seville that saw England roar into a 3-0 lead, two of them initiated by the Everton goalkeeper's pinpoint distribution.

Home truths have helped Lookman focus on Everton future

Ademola Lookman says he is feeling more settled with the Blues but he says he wants more opportunity in Marco Silva’s team.

Another injury concern for Gueye

Idrissa Gueye's participation in Senegal's game against Sudan and Everton's clash with Crystal Palace after that is in doubt after he picked up an apparent ankle injury.

Positive fitness news can add fuel to Everton's gathering momentum

Marco Silva is seeing further progress on the injury front with the news that five players through a practice match at Finch Farm this past week, seemingly unscathed.

Fraser Hornby out for two months

Fraser Hornby will be sidelined for at least two-month after undergoing surgery on an ankle ligament injury.

Six more games selected for live coverage

Everton's upcoming games in December and January against Liverpool, Watford, Manchester City, Tottenham, Leicester and Bournemouth have all been moved for TV.

Honours even as Digne and Zouma face Sigurdsson

Lucas Digne and Kurt Zouma returned to the French international fold in last night's friendly with Iceland while Ademola Lookman and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were on target for England U21s.

New ground will breathe life into Everton and the city

Everton’s Director of Finance says that the club will use the experiences of rival clubs as learning opportunities as they look to advance the development of a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Senior Everton officials take part in mental health awareness training course

To mark World Mental Health Day, Everton staff from on and off the pitch have undertaken a mental health awareness session as part of the club’s ongoing work to promote positive mental health.

Happy Walcott hails Sigurdsson's “incredible” winner

Theo Walcott has praised team-mate Gylfi Sigurdsson for his brilliant goal that lifted Everton over Leicester last Saturday.

Everton defeat Bolton in the Lancashire Senior Cup

Everton Academy side dominates Bolton Wanderers U19s in the First Round of the Lancashire FA Senior Cup to run out well-deserved 3-0 winners

Bernard won't get credit for assist against Leicester

Bernard's sterling work in creating the opening goal for Richarlison in last Saturday's win over Leicester won't go down as an assist after all.

Sigurdsson stunner hands Silva first away win

Everton registered their first win of the season away from Goodison Park as a sublime strike by Gylfi Sigurdsson lifted the Blues over 10-man Leicester.

• Matchday updates and discussion
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Silva: We deserved the three points

Marco Silva paid tribute to his players, saying that they showed their desire to come to Leicester and take all three points today, while also praising the "fantastic" travelling fans.

U18s lose their 100% record vs West Brom

Everton U18s lose their 100% record in the U18 Premier League after a six-goal thriller that ended 3-3 at Finch Farm.

U23s beat Doncaster 3 - 0 with 10 men and a late flurry

Everton Under-23s are playing Doncaster Rovers at Southport this evening in the first encounter of this season's Premier League Cup.

Five named to England U-21 Squad

Five Everton players have been named in the England Under-21 squad for European Championship qualifying matches against Andorra and Scotland later this month.

Missing new signings could be ready for Palace clash

Everton could be in a position to bring some of their injured players into the first-team after the international break as they make progress on their respective recoveries.

Leicester City vs Everton

Everton travel to Leicester this weekend looking to re-establish their momentum following Tuesday’s dispiriting Carabao Cup defeat

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Moyes talks about the day Ferguson told him his new job

Here's one for the Moyes lovers among the Everton faithful. Our great former manager talks to another almost incomprehendable fellow Scott in Si Ferry on Open Goal

Digne and Zouma get France recalls

Lucas Digne and Kurt Zouma will make their respective returns to the France international fold next week after they were included in their country's latest squad

Everton vs Southampton

Everton and Southampton belatedly meet in the third round of the Carabao Cup this evening with Leicester City awaiting the winners.

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Everton suffer a familiar League Cup fate

Everton are out of the Carabao Cup at the third round stage again after going down 4-3 on penalties to Southampton at Goodison Park.

• “Why so many changes... EVERY YEAR?”

Silva not second-guessing his team selection

Marco Silva has defended his decision to make seven changes to his starting line-up after Everton were turfed out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Southampton.

Vlasic goal vanquishes the Galácticos in Moscow

Nikola Vlasic scored the only goal as CSKA Moscow beat Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening.

Usmanov hints at possible Everton involvement

Alisher Usmanov says that he could yet help out his friend, Farhad Moshiri, in his attempts to get the Blues to "where they should be."

U23s recover to beat Hammers

U18s win narrowly at Fulham

Fulham's Under-18s were narrowly beaten 2-1 by a strong Everton team on Saturday morning at Motspur Park in the Premier League Cup.

Blues put on second-half show to beat Fulham

Everton shrugged off a flaccid first-half performance to eventually power their way past Fulham, collecting their first clean sheet of the season along the way.

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Silva: Second half display is how we want to be

Marco Silva says that he told his players at half-time against Fulham that they needed to be more aggressive and he was rewarded with a significantly improved performance in the second period.

Everton vs Fulham

Everton are back at Goodison Park this weekend for the first of two home games in the space of four days as Fulham travel to Merseyside.

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League Cup 4th Round Draw

Club scout suspended amid Premier League probe

Everton have suspended their head of recruitment for the Finch Farm youth academy, Martin Waldron, following the announcement of a Premier League investigation into the "tapping up" of a former Cardiff City youth player.

Silva tempers reports of fresh Mina injury setback

Updated Yerry Mina will only be out of contention for a further week according to Marco Silva following reports he suffered a metatarsal fracture in his foot.

U23s beat Benfica B 2 - 0 in Southport tonight

Everton Under-23s beat Benfica B in the second of their Premier League International Cup competition games on Friday night.

Pickford signs six-year Everton deal

Jordan Pickford has committed his long-term future to Everton by signing an improved contract that ties him to the club until 2024.

Zouma: We are all together

Kurt Zouma maintains that Everton were unfortunate to lose at the Emirates on Sunday and says that the players are working together and for each other under Marco Silva.

U23s beaten on penalties by Bradford City

Everton's Under-23s gave up a 1-0 lead in stoppage time in the Checkatrade Trophy against Bradford City this evening and then lost the ensuing shootout 6-5.

Marco Silva failing to live up to 'mini Mourinho' tag at Everton

Whilst it's obviously too early in Marco Silva's fledgling Everton career to make rash judgements, some fans and this feature in The National have picked up one worrying trend that still shows no sign of improvement.

U23s hammer six past Spurs

The Under-23s dominated from start to finish at Goodison Park to go top of the Premier League 2 table.

Arsenal’s cutting edge proves to be the difference

Everton’s wait for a first win away at Arsenal since 1996 goes on as they were left to rue missed chances and a man-of-the-match display from Peter Cech.

• Matchday updates and discussion
• Full match report

Silva targets greater defensive solidity

Marco Silva says that he is working hard with his players towards building a culture of keeping clean sheets at Everton.

Richarlison: I used to have Neymar's haircut - now I'm doing 'pigeon dance' celebrations with him

Richarlison likes to study the goalscoring greats for Brazil: Ronaldo, Adriano and Neymar... now he has added his own for the national side that he can watch endlessly on his phone for added inspiration.

Arsenal vs Everton

Marco Silva's biggest test as Everton manager to date looms tomorrow as he takes his team to North London to face Arsenal.

U18s carry on with great win at Man City

Everton Under-18s strengthened their fantastic start to the season with a brilliant 3-0 win away to Manchester City today.

• Everton u-18s extend perfect start as captain hits hat-trick in win over Man City

Silva buoyed by Richarlison return

Marco Silva has been heartened by an improving selection situation as Richarlison becomes eligible again following his suspension.

U23s start International Cup with a draw

Everton's Under-23s drew their opening match of the Premier League International Cup at Brighton and Hove Albion's American Express Elite Football Performance Centre

George Green talks about his addiction to drugs and alcohol

After a number of less-than-honest stories about George Green's fall from the highest pedestal as a young star personally signed by David Moyes, this BBC piece finally comes clean about his drug and alcohol addictions.

Vlasic plays integral role CSKA draw

Nikola Vlasic scored a penalty deep into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for CSKA Moscow against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League last night.

U23s come unstuck against Derby County

Everton’s unbeaten run in Premier League 2 Division 1 was brought to an end by Derby County.

Gary Speed: Unspoken – The Family’s Untold Story

• Gary Speed's friends recall the heartbreaking moment

Silva’s honeymoon ends amid defensive collapse at Goodison

Marco Silva saw his unbeaten record evaporate at Goodison Park as West Ham held on to a two-goal advantage to pick up their first points of the season.

• Matchday updates and discussion
• Full match report

Silva: This was a good lesson for us

Marco Silva bemoaned a lack of focus and finishing after his first defeat as Everton manager yesterday.

Everton v West Ham United

Everton are back at Goodison Park following the first international break of the new season to resume their Premier League campaign against West Ham.

U18s need a penalty to stay on top

Everton U18s needed a second-half penalty to overcome Stoke City, tucked away by Kieran Phillips at Finch Farm today.

Rooney disappointed by wait for clarity over his Goodison future

Wayne Rooney says he was saddened by the manner of his second departure from Everton.

Everton respond to second “tapping up” allegation

Everton say that they are co-operating fully with the Premier League and have launched a full internal investigation after it was alleged they made an illegal approach to a Cardiff City academy player.

Silva gets fitness boost ahead of Hammers clash

Marco Silva’s selection headache eased late this week with the news that Idrissa Gueye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Theo Walcott and Bernard are all in contention for Sunday.

Silva: Full support for Lookman

Marco Silva says that the club is 100% behind Ademola Lookman has he resettles into life at Everton following his loan spell at Red Bull Leipzig.

Premier League launch independent inquiry into Everton's pursuit of Silva

Everton face possible censure for the alleged "tapping up" of Marco Silva while he was still manager of Watford last year.

Hornby is grabbing his Scotland U21s chance with both hands

Fraser Hornby has been describing how the support he has received at Everton with his transition from midfielder to striker is paying dividends as he starts to make his mark at international level.

Global search underway for stadium funding

Everton have turned their attention to the private sector as they seek to assemble a funding package for the proposed new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Everton's Fixtures in the Checkatrade Trophy confirmed

Everton have confirmed the three games they will play in Group F of the Checkatrade Trophy

The Mersey Millionaires: Everton’s incredible class of 1963

Paul McParlan chronicles Harry Catterick's first success at Everton, winning the Football League Championship in 1963.

Why is Gylfi Sigurdsson still struggling at Everton?

Gylfi Sigurdsson had a limited impact in his first season at Everton and remains on the periphery of the action this term.

Kenwright confident on stadium funding

Everton Chairman, Bill Kenwright, has assured supporters that plans for the club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock are progressing.

Richarlison bags two for Brazil

Richarlison scored his first international goals for Brazil's senior side while Antonee Robinson provided the assist for the USA's winner over Mexico this evening.

Moshiri becomes majority shareholder at Everton with new share purchase

Farhad Moshiri has increased his stake in Everton Football Club to 68.6% of the 35,000 outstanding shares, the club have announced

Gor Mahia friendly set for 6 November

Everton have confirmed that the friendly match against Gor Mahia will be staged at Goodison Park on Tuesday 6 November.

Morgan Schneiderlin says he does care

Morgan Schneiderlin says his wife Camille helped him revive his career at Goodison Park after his popularity with the fans plumbed the depths last season.

Youngsters play Bolton in Lancs FA Senior Cup

Everton's youngsters have been drawn to play away against Bolton Wanderers in the First Round of the Lancashire FA Senior Cup on Tuesday 9 October.

Coleman ruled out with foot injury

Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of Ireland's next match with Poland.

Mixed fortunes for Blues in international action

Gylfi Sigurdsson, Cenk Tosun and Jordan Pickford suffered defeats but on loan Blues Henry Onyekuru and Muhamed Besic were on the winning side

U18s smash six in perfect start

Everton Under-18s underlined their storming start to the season with a six-goal hammering of Blackburn Rovers, four goals coming from Ellis Simms.

Fixture clash for home ties in Carabao Cup

Everton and Liverpool have both been drawn at home in the Third Round of the Carabao Cup, creating a fixture conflict.

Richarlison and Robinson face off in New Jersey

For the last 15 minutes of this international friendly in New Jersey, Richarlison played for Brazil against Antonee Robinson, left back for the USA.

Coleman returns to captain Ireland

Seamus Coleman plays his first match for Ireland after recovering from breaking his leg — against the same opposition, Wales, in tonight's Nations League game.

Silva: I want to build something big at Everton

In the wake of his first few games in charge, Marco Silva has spoken of his long-term outlook as Everton manager

Henry Onyekuru set to start for Super Eagles

Henry Onyekuru is set to return to the international stage for Nigeria this weekend, which may help him gain an elusive work permit needed to play for Everton.

Premier League to trial VAR this season

The Premier League will trial VAR at 15 matches this season – starting after the international break.

McCarthy edges closer to full recovery

Everton midfielder James McCarthy is close to a return to training at the end of September as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg.

Games at Man Utd and Chelsea switched for TV

Two upcoming match fixtures have been changed to accommodate live coverage on domestic TV in the UK

Perspiration but no inspiration as Blues are held

Everton were forced to settle for a disappointing point against Huddersfield Town following a largely lacklustre display at Goodison Park

• Matchday updates and reaction

Everton vs Huddersfield Town

Everton play the last in the batch of fixtures before the first international break of the season as Huddersfield Town come to Goodison Park.

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U23s put three past Blackburn Rovers

Everton U23s won again, this time on the road at the County Ground in Leyland where they triumphed over their counterparts from Blackburn Rovers.

Pennington makes Ipswich move

Matthew Pennington will spend the 2018-19 season on loan at Ipswich Town.

Real Sociedad secure loan move for Sandro Ramirez

Sandro Ramirez has returned to La Liga on a season-long loan with Real Sociedad.

Everton to play Southampton in Carabao Cup third round

Everton have been handed a tie against Southampton at Goodison Park in the next round of the League Cup following this evening's draw.

Pickford selected for upcoming England games

As expected, Jordan Pickford has been included in England's squad for the UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Spain.

Everton ease through with the help of Calvert-Lewin brace

Everton are into the draw for the Carabao Cup third round after what was a largely comfortable win over Championship side Rotherham United.

Lookman omitted because of groin injury

Ademola Lookman was one of a number of players left out of this evening's League Cup tie against Rotherham because of injury.

Everton vs Rotherham United

Everton set out on one of the roads to Wembley this evening when Rotherham come to town in the second round of the League Cup.

Zouma looking forward to full Blues debut

Kurt Zouma gave his first press conference since joining Everton on loan at Finch Farm today, ahead of what will almost certainly be his full debut for the club.

Richarlison gets Brazil call after all

Richarlison has been called up by Brazil for the upcoming friendlies against El Salvador and the United States.

Keane out for a month with hairline skull fracture

Michael Keane sustained a small fracture to his skull when he collided with team-mate Idrissa Gueye in yesterday’s draw with Bournemouth.

Richarlison sees red as Everton are pegged back by Cherries

Everton had a man sent off for the second away game in succession but then threw away a 2-0 lead in another eventful draw with Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full match report

Silva: We should have seen the game out at 2-0

Marco Silva admits that his team should have claimed all three points from this afternoon’s trip to Bournemouth after they had gone into a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes to go.

Keane taken to hospital with serious-looking head injury

Michael Keane was taken a local south coast hospital this afternoon after being stretchered off at the end of Everton's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

Bolasie joins Villa on loan

Everton have confirmed Yannick Bolasie's season-long loan with Aston Villa.

U18s come back to beat Middlesbrough

Everton U18s ran out 2-1 winners over Middlesbrough at Finch Farm today strengthening their place at the top of the table after three straight wins.

Everton U23s held by Swansea City

Everton and Swansea City have played to a stalemate in their Premier League 2 clash at Goodison Park this afternoon.

'From the Heart of Everton's Badge to the Grand Old Lady'

Peter Grant provides a review of this curiously titled musical work that finishes its run at the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool on Saturday.

Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton are on the road again this weekend as they travel to the south coast to face Bournemouth in their third game of the season.

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Blues to debut new third kit at Bournemouth

Everton will turn out at Vitality Stadium tomorrow in their new third kit that was officially unveiled today.

Mina debut delayed until after international break

Yerry Mina has been ruled out of Everton's next three games at a minimum as he continues to recover from an unspecified foot problem.

Besic re-joins Boro on loan

Muhamed Besic will spend the 2018-19 season at the Riverside Stadium after Middlesbrough reached another agreement with Everton over the Bosnian.

Joe Williams joins Bolton on loan

As expected, Everton Under-23s midfielder, Joe Williams, has secured a move to the Championship, joining Bolton Wanderers on loan for the season.

CEO: the inside story on how we'll grow the club the 'Everton Way'

CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale has an article at ESPN where she talks about her ambitions for Everton moving forward into a new era.

Richarlison has lofty goals for himself and Everton

Richarlison has his eye on one day being awarded the Premier League Golden Boot and wants his goals to fire Everton into the Champions League.

Boro in talks with Besic and Bolasie but Villa enter race for winger

Updated Yannick Bolasie is reportedly considering a season-long loan with either Middlesbrough or Aston Villa while there is a deal agreed for Muhamed Besic to return to the Riverside.

U23s edge Leicester at Goodison

Everton's Under-23s faced Leicester City at Goodison Park this evening with new goalkeeping acquistion, Joao Virginia in the starting XI.

How a city ‘crippled’ by austerity has come to lean on Liverpool and Everton for support

Paul Joyce highlights the vital community work undertaken by Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs that is filling big gaps in Council funding caused by the Government's austerity policies.

U18s win at Derby County

Everton U18s ran out 2-1 winners at Derby County thanks to a brace from Ellis Simms. The win puts them top of the Northern Group with a 100% record after 2 games.

Everton hold off Saints for Silva's first win

Everton registered their first victory of the season as Richarlison scored the winner on his home debut.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Full report

Everton vs Southampton

Marco Silva takes charge of his first Premier League fixture as Everton manager at Goodison Park with Southampton the first visitors this season.

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Martina joins Stoke on loan

Cuco Martina has made a season-long loan to Stoke City, following team-mate Ashley Williams to the bet365 Stadium.

Mina ruled out with minor injury

Yerry Mina's delay in joining training this week has been explained by what Marco Silva describes as a "small foot injury".

U23s Fixtures announced for Haig Avenue

Everton U23s will continue to use the Merseyrail Community Stadium at Haig Avenue in Southport for the 2018-19 season.

SportPesa cup game set for November

Everton's exhibition game against Gor Mahia for the SportPesa Super Cup will take place on either 6th or 7th November.

Brands: We over-paid to land star Richarlison

Marcel Brands admits that Everton were forced to pay above market value for Richarlison but he is comfortable with what he feels will be a very good investment

• Brands Hails Club Support In 'Building Strong Everton'

Everton to face Rotherham in League Cup

Everton have been drawn against Rotherham United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Brands feared he would lose out on Mina after his heroics in Russia

Marcel Brands has revealed to the Liverpool Echo that Yerry Mina was a top Everton target before he gained notoriety for his goalscoring exploits at the World Cup this summer.

Vlasic seals season-long switch to Moscow

Nikola Vlasic's reported loan to CSKA Moscow for the season has been confirmed.

Usmanov would be 'happy to help' Moshiri at Everton

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has indicated he would consider investing in Everton after he finally sold his stake in Arsenal.

Everton add new hire to support to Bramley-Moore Dock project

Construction industry specialist, Colin Chong, has been appointed to as a Stadium Development Director to help push forward Everton's plans for a new dockside stadium.

Silva calls on referees to protect talented players like Richarlison

Marco Silva says that he fears Richarlison will need protection from referees as he expects the Brazilian is likely to find himself on the end of rough treatment again this season.

Everton trio will begin training this week

Three of Everton's four deadline-day signings are expected to train with the first-team for the first time this week.

U23s draw at Chelsea

>David Unsworth's Under-23 side started off their 2018-19 campaign in Premier Leagute 2 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw.

• Everton give Galloway and Browning game time in under-23s opener v Chelsea as chairman Bill Kenwright watches on

Red card controversy overshadows scintillating Richarlison debut

Richarlison scored a memorable brace on his Blues debut but Everton's hopes of getting off to a winning start were undermined by Phil Jagielka's 40th-minute red card.

• Matchday updates and reaction
• Match report

Praise from Silva for battling Blues

Marco Silva was fulsome in his praise of his players’ work ethic and commitment during today’s 2-2 draw at Wolves where they almost came away with three points despite playing more than a half with 10 men.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton

Everton’s 2018-19 Premier League campaign begins in front of the BT cameras in the late-afternoon kick-off at Molineux against newly-promoted Wolves.

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Desire to end trophy drought burns strong in Coleman

Seamus Coleman has expressed his determination to help Everton finally win some silverware, 23 years after that last FA Cup triumph.

U18s kick off with win over Wolves

Everton's Under-18 Academy side ran out 3-2 winners over Wolverhampton Wanderers this morning.

Silva: Lookman is Everton’s present and future

The manager says he will do everything he can to make the unsettled winger happy at Goodison and insists his new signings aren't an impediment to his progress

Everton receive ratification of Zouma loan

Updated Kurt Zouma has become Everton's fourth and final signing of a busy last day of the transfer window after his loan transfer from Chelsea was rubber-stamped by the Premier League.

Bernard officially joins Everton on a free transfer

Everton have made exciting Brazilian attacking midfielder Bernard their third major signing of the summer after he put pen to paper on a four-year contract today.

Everton sign Gomes in deadline-day loan move

Everton have moved to bolster their options in central midfield with the acquisition of Andre Gomes on a season-long loan from Barcelona.

Everton finally land Mina from Barcelona

Everton’s pursuit of Yerry Mina was successfully concluded today, with the Colombian defender’s move from Barcelona completed ahead of the transfer deadline.

Transfer Deadline Day

Everton have beaten the deadline with deals for Bernard, Mina and Gomes, with Kurt Zouma set to arrive on loan, too.

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Besic's Boro move collapses at the last minute

Muhamed Besic was seemingly on course to rejoin Middlesbrough on a permanent basis but it appears as though he has failed to agree personal terms at the Riverside.

Dowell and Connolly handed new deals

Kieran Dowell and Callum Connolly have both signed new three-year contracts today as Everton look to secure their promising young talent.

Connolly heading back to Wigan on loan

Callum Connolly is set to join Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan, two seasons after his first temporary spell there where he made 17 league appearances.

Mirallas completes loan move to Fiorentina

Kevin Mirallas will spend the 2018-19 season in Serie A after his season-long loan to Fiorentina was confirmed this afternoon.

Three more games selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports

Sky Sports have picked up three more of Everton's fixtures for live screening, with the home match against Crystal Palace and the trips to Chelsea and Manchester United rearranged.

Everton launch campaign to build mental health centre

Everton and their official charity, Everton in the Community, have launched a new mental health-focused campaign to raise funds to build a permanent facility — called ‘The People’s Place’ — in the shadows of Goodison Park.

Everton on the verge of Bernard coup

Brazilian midfielder Bernard looks set to join Everton on a free transfer, with reports suggesting everything has been agreed pending a medical.

Silva: 'We have to really improve our squad'

Marco Silva has admitted that he has to strengthen his team with time running out before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

Silva reiterates his stance on Lookman

Marco Silva has said again that Ademola Lookman is Everton's player as speculation over another approach from RB Leipzig continues.

Holgate injury complicates Silva's preparations

Everton are almost certain to be without Mason Holgate for next weekend's season opener as the defender tries to overcome Achilles tendonitis.

Visitors benefit from more sloppy Everton defending

Everton took on Valencia at Goodison Park in their final pre-season fixture and a chance to see new signing Lucas Digne for the first time.

U23s draw 0 - 0 at Man Utd

Everton Under-23s drew with their Manchester United counterparts on Saturday in the final game of their pre-season preparations.

Mirallas poised for Fiorentina loan

Kevin Mirallas is set to join Fiorentina on a season-long loan subject to the completion of a successful medical, Everton have announced.

Everton pick up Virginia from Arsenal

Everton have signed the Gunners' U18s goalkeeper Joao Virginia for an undisclosed fee.

Digne: Everton is perfect for me

Lucas Digne faced the media for the first time today as an Everton player and spoke of competition for places, that tattoo, and being Blue.

Robinson extends his contract and joins Wigan on loan

Antonee Robinson will get another season's worth of first-team experience in the Championship after he signed a new contract at Everton and joined Wigan Athletic on loan

Sigurdsson takes No.10 as squad numbers are confirmed

Everton have released their list of squad numbers for the 2018-19 season, with Mason Holgate, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Kevin Mirallas and Morgan Schneiderlin among the changes

Popular ‘Teas for Fans’ ritual to return at St Luke's

A popular matchday ritual is to make a welcome return for the 2018/19 season starting at Everton’s pre-season friendly fixture against Valencia at Goodison Park this weekend

Williams joins Stoke on loan as Fiorentina court Mirallas

Ashley Williams has likely played his last game for Everton after finalising a season-long loan with the Potters as the Belgian looks set for a spell in Italy.

Pickford returns ahead of schedule

Jordan Pickford will be cutting short his holiday to return to training today as he bids to start between the sticks when Everton kick off against Wolves on the opening day.

Silva hails Digne's winning mentality

Marco Silva has been extolling the virtues of his new signing after former PSG and Roma defender Lucas Digne completed his move to Everton from Barcelona.

Digne completes Everton transfer from Barcelona

Updated Lucas Digne's move from Barcelona to Everton was finally announced today after he signed a five-year deal

Williams reportedly in talks to join Stoke on loan

Everton are said to be in negotiation with Stoke City over a season-long loan for defender Ashley Williams.

Everton allow Rodwell to train at Finch Farm

Jack Rodwell is training with Everton U23s at Finch Farm while he finds another club after his contract at Sunderland was cancelled in June.

New two-year contract for Stekelenburg

Maarten Stekelenburg has signed a new two-year contract with Everton that would extend his spell with the club to June 2020.

New contract for Jordan Pickford?

Everton are reportedly set to negotiate a new contract for Jordan Pickford, to fend off predatory interest from the likes of Chelsea.

Defensive concerns grow as Everton are thumped by Rennes

Marco Silva named something close to his strongest side for the friendly in Northern France but saw his team's frailties at the back exposed.

Chester 2 - 4 Everton U23s

Two goals from Bassala Sambou, have secured an an impressive pre-season victory for the Under-23s at Chester.

Digne close to Everton move

Updated Everton are reportedly closing in on a deal with Barcelona for Lucas Digne while talks continue over Yerry Mina.

Klaassen seals Werder Bremen move

Everton cut their losses on Davy Klaassen after a deal was reached with the Bundesliga club, the Dutch midfielder signing a four-year contract before scoring on his friendly debut.

Poor finishing and a sloppy defence at Ewood Park

Poor finishing, despite a bright showing from Richarlison, denied Everton the goals needed in the second half to make up for a shameful first period.

Watford not backing down in Silva dispute

The recent deal between Everton and Watford over Richarlison has not ended the Hornets' complaints to the Premier League over the pursuit of Marco Silva.

Silva targets core squad of 25

Marco Silva has spelled out his aims of whittling Everton's first-team squad down from its current size to 22 outfield players and three goalkeepers.

Would selling Lookman to Leipzig be a mistake?

Nick Wright ponders what Richarlison's arrival from Watford could mean for Ademola Lookman who ended up with similar stats to the Brazilian at the end of last season in just a handful of matches for RB Leipzig.

Moshiri targeting 2022-23 for Bramley-Moore Dock stadium

In his second meeting with Everton's major shareholder and Chairman Bill Kenwright, Everton Shareholders' Association Chairman John Blain gives an overview of his discussions.

Richarlison joins Everton as summer's first signing

Brazilian forward Richarlison's transfer from Watford to Everton in a deal worth a reported £40m has been confirmed.

Richarlison nears big-money Everton switch

Richarlison has successfully passed a medical ahead of a proposed move from Watford to Everton which is expected to be finalised on Tuesday

Silva: We need to add quality signings

Marco Silva says that, ideally, he'd sign as many as six players before the transfer deadline but admits the emphasis will be on quality not quantity.

Will Everton’s failed gamble mean top six disappear over horizon?

Last summer’s big spending ended in disaster for Everton, which may deter others from trying to catch the Premier League’s elite

Porto a little too good for Everton in The Algarve

A more senior line-up was named by Marco Silva for tonight's finale of the Algarve Football Cup, when Everton took on FC Porto at Estádio Algarve in Faro, Portugal.

U23s win out at Stockport County

Everton Under-23s put in a strong second-half display at Stockport County after trailing 1-0 at the break, they hit four goals in the second half.

Low-key affair in The Algarve ends in loss on penalties

Everton took on international competition in the Algarve tonight as pre-season preparations for Marco Silva's squad move up a gear this weekend.

Everton add another pre-season friendly vs Rennes

Everton will play a pre-season friendly against Stade Rennais in northern France on Saturday, 28 July 2018.

Everton close to Richarlison swoop

Updated Everton have concluded talks with Watford over a move for Brazilian forward Richarlison who is set for a medical on Monday.

World Cup duo back for Algarve trip

Gylfi Sigurdsson and Idrissa Gueye have both travelled with the Everton squad for this weekend's games in Portugal after returning from World Cup duty.

Silva plans to use Niasse this season

Oumar Niasse is unlikely to be going anywhere this summer after Marco Silva admitted the Senegales is very much in his plans for the new campaign.

Everton and Barcelona take pioneering lead towards equality

Groundbreaking initiatives on Merseyside and in Catalonia are helping to create a more level playing field for women's football.

Everton Ladies launch away kit

Everton officially unveiled the new away strip this morning, a "carbon" black number with bright pink detailing.

Tarashaj back with Grasshopper on loan

Shani Tarashaj has rejoined Grasshopper Zurich on a season-long loan.

Silva confident of imminent new signings

Marco Silva says that he expects Everton to finally begin their close-season spending "in the next few days".

Cottee: Silva has plenty to prove

The former Everton striker wasn't convinced by the Toffees' decision to hire the Portuguese.

Bury friendly ends all square

Everton were in friendly action this evening at Gigg Lane where they needed an Oumar Niasse equaliser to draw with Bury.

Two-year deal for Denny

Alex Denny has resolved any uncertainty over his Everton future by signing his first professional deal with the club.

Klaassen reportedly rules out Turkey switch

Davy Klaassen has apparently closed the door on any move to the Turkish league following reports he was close to signing for Besiktas on loan.

Hilton agrees to one-year deal

Teenage goalkeeper Joe Hilton is hoping to build on his experience training with the Everton first team last week after signing a new contract with the club.

Everton kick off pre-season with a goalfest!

Everton blew away local team ATV Irdning with a festival of goals in a pre-season practice game to end their training camp in Austria.

Pickford plays as England are beaten in Third Place game

Jordan Pickford signed off from the 2018 World Cup today as Belgium beat England in the third/fourth play-off match in Saint Petersburg.

2018 World Cup Final

A month-long feast of football that will go down as arguably the best World Cup in decades wraps up this Sunday with the 2018 final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Everton hand Bramall new one-year deal

Everton Under-23s winger, Danny Bramall, has joined a number of his team-mates in signing a contract with the club until next summer.

Onyekuru completes loan move to Galatasaray

Galatasaray have announced that they have come to arrangement with Everton over a loan transfer for Henry Onyekuru.

Rooney: I still don't know why Everton wanted me to leave

Wayne Rooney says he still doesn’t know why Everton were so keen to let him go this summer as he prepares for life at DC United

Jack Kiersey signs a one-year contract extension

Jack Kiersey is the next Everton Academy player to sign a new one-year contract extension with the club.

England come up short against Croatia

Jordan Pickford will head home this weekend having fallen just short of the World Cup Final following England's defeat to an indefatigable Croatia in Moscow after extra time.

Con Ouzounidis signs first professional contract

Con Ouzounidis says signing his first professional contract with Everton is a dream come true.

Leipzig not giving up on pursuit of Lookman

RB Leipzig are still hoping to land Ademola Lookman who they say wants to make his January move to the Bundesliga permanent.

Mampala signs professional forms with Everton

Manasse Mampala has become the latest Everton youngster to sign his first professional contract with the club.

Shayne Lavery signs a one-year contract

Everton have tied promising young striker Shayne Lavery down with the award of a one-year contract extension with the club.

Squads fly off for pre-season training

Finch Farm will be a quiet place this week as both the senior squad and the Under-23s flew out on Sunday afternoon for intensive training camps on the Continent.

Danny Donachie back at Finch Farm as Everton appoint Mendes

Everton have appointed Bruno Mendes as their new Head of Performance and also brought former head of medicine, Danny Donachie, back to the club as Head of Therapy Services.

Everton to play local Austrian side next weekend

• Pre-Season Schedule

Pickford stars as England book their place in semi-finals

England are into the last four of the 2018 World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Sweden, one partially secured thanks to some excellent saves by Jordan Pickford

• How Jordan Pickford became England's number one

Foulds signs one-year contract extension

Under-23s defender Matty Foulds has signed a new contract with Everton that will keep him at the club until 2019.

Robles signs off with classy farewell

Joel Robles has posted a goodbye message to Everton and Blues supporters thanking them for five "unforgettable seasons" after he signed for Real Betis.

Three games selected for televised coverage

Everton's season opener at Wolves, the home game with West Ham and the trip to Arsenal will all be broadcast live by BT Sport or Sky Sports.

Tarashaj given permission to trial with Grasshopper

Shani Tarashaj could be handed a route out of his disappointing spell with Everton by rejoining Grasshopper Zurich.

Hornby signs professional forms with Everton

Everton's up-and-coming Under-23s striker Fraser Hornby has agreed a three-year contract with the club.

Brands and Silva talk transfers with Kenwright

Everton's new management team reportedly travelled to London last night to discuss transfer strategy with the club's chairman.

Jordan Pickford, England’s flying superhero, deserves his moment

Young goalkeeper had been maligned by Thibaut Courtois and pundits alike after the group defeat by Belgium but he had the final word in Moscow – and then some

Pickford a hero on penalties in Moscow

Jordan Pickford made a crucial save for England in a tense penalty shoot-out victory after their Round of 16 clash with Colombia ended all square after extra time.

• Pickford earns his England stripes

Garbutt joins Oxford United on loan

The 25-year-old defender has secured a season-long loan with the League One side.

Rooney: Ask Everton why I left Goodison Park

Wayne Rooney was officially unveiled as DC United’s marquee signing today in Washington DC and his comments betrayed some of the friction between he and Everton over his departure.

Everton players return for pre-season training

Preparations for a new season begin in earnest at USM Finch Farm with the return of most senior players for pre-season training.

Onyekuru has one more year at Anderlecht

Henry Onyekuru is expected to serve out the second year of his loan deal at RSC Anderlecht despite problems developing last season.