Speaking of reliance, the weekend was capped off by the return of Jarrad Branthwaite for the under-21s. A welcome sight for all Evertonians given our defensive frailties this season. There is an expectation that all our problems will be solved once he returns to first team action. Clearly, that is fantasy thinking, but it is not without its merit.

BBC Sport's Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on the weekend's football action. Do you think this is going to end up being a problem for Everton this season or is it a matter of time before we see Dyche pull together the resilient,

The Everton Fan Advisory Board share their thoughts on Friedkin’s takeover. [Forbes] Up the Flying Friedkin Blues! “I’m happy, but I’m still not as I want to be. I want to be on more goals. I want to be on more assists and help the team to win games – make the difference.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite says he is "feeling good" on his return to football. The centre-back returned to the field on Sunday with Everton's Under-21 side in their 4-3 victory against Sunderland Under-21s,