The air raid siren was sounded seven or eight times before Z Cars started to play and the noise around the stadium was electric as the teams walked out behind referee Anthony Taylor. It was a cold afternoon on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey as a tribute was made for those Evertonians who had passed away in 2025.

According to journalist Taylor, Everton have made an enquiry over the availability of Sunderland striker Isidor, with manager David Moyes an admirer of the player. It's understood that Sunderland value him in the region of £25m, but there has been no club-to-club contact as of yet.

Everton and Mansfield Town meet for the first time in their histories on Wednesday night in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The historic fixture will also be the first ever cup tie played at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton christened their new ...