Moyes set to give young striker the nod

Toni Martinez looks set for a place on the bench at Everton after missing the Irons under 23 Checkatrade Trophy match at Wycombe last night (Tues).

David Moyes has been impressed with the young striker along with Declan Rice who is also with the first team squad for the clash at Goodison Park.

The young Spaniard has been in great goal scoring form form for the youngsters this season and is the third of the academy products to appear in the first team squad, Domingos Quina being the other.

David Moyes has several options at his disposal tonight and will decide whether Michail Antonio is ready to make the action in a vitally important clash.

Some added spice has been added to the game – although it was hardly necessary – with the news that  Sam Allardyce is expected to attend with his confirmation as the new Everton boss imminent.

Sky sources are reporting that he has agreed a deal to take over the Toffees.