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Mason Holgate: A star in the making?

With Everton close to completing a deal for young Barnsley defender Mason Holgate, we spoke to Any Giddings of BBC Radio Sheffield for an in-depth analysis of the player.

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Read Everton editors discuss the week ahead

In this first feature-length special, editors Paddy and Rhodri discuss all things Everton.

Ross Barkley, system changes, Arouna Kone and potential targets are just some of the things mentioned.

News

Team News: Trio winning Saints fitness battle

Everton trio Kevin Mirallas, Gerard Deulofeu and Mo Besic are winning the race to be fit for Saturday’s game at Southampton, according to boss Roberto Martinez.

Deulofeu and Besic missed last weekend’s opener with Watford after sustaining injuries in pre-season, but could feature against Saints after stepping up their respective rehabilitation programmes in recent days.

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5 things we learned from Everton v Watford

What did we learn from this afternoon’s 2-2 draw with Watford?

Paddy Boyland analyses the action.

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Match Gallery: Everton v Watford

Everton and Watford playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw earlier today.

Here are the best photos from Goodison Park.

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Opposition View: Watford

Everton open the 2015/16 season with a home game against newly-promoted Watford.

We spoke to Sam Fribbins of Read Watford for his opinions ahead of the match.

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What we learned from Everton-Villarreal

Yesterday, Everton slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Villarreal in Duncan Ferguson’s testimonial.

Paddy Boyland looks at the 5 things we learned from the encounter.

News

Italian Press: Martinez bids for Napoli defender

Everton have made an offer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports in the Italian media.

Renowned sports daily La Gazetta dello Sport understands that the Blues have tabled an offer for the promising Frenchman, who impressed at the heart of defence for the Serie A side after a summer move from Genk.

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Player Ratings: Dundee 0 Everton 2

Everton recorded an comfortable 2-0 victory over Dundee last night.

We take a look at the players that impressed for the Blues at Dens Park.

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Gallery: Hearts v Everton

Everton defeated Hearts 3-1 in this afternoon’s friendly at Tynecastle.

Here are the best images from the entertaining contest.

News

Everton in Halilovic tussle

Everton and West Ham are set to battle it out, yet again, to sign a player: this time over Barcelona youngster Alen Halilovic, writes Lluis Miguelsanz in today’s Sport.

The credible Spanish daily runs with reports that the Catalan giants are ready to sell a number of young La Masia scholars who they believe have failed to live up to expectations, and gifted Croatian youngster Halilovic is one of them.

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Comment: Everton must strengthen further if they want to compete

Everton still have work to do in the transfer market, writes Paddy Boyland.

Here’s what he thinks must be addressed before the start of the new season.