Everton could be prepared to welcome back the services of winger Dwight McNeil for the Premier League battle with Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.
The winger is a "maybe" to feature against the Tricky Trees according to head coach Sean Dyche, whose side have battled to three straight draws in the 25-year-old's absence.
Finding the net during the 1-1 stalemate at Manchester City on Boxing Day, Iliman Ndiaye is a slight doubt for the Forest fight due to a minor calf issue.
Another player who is likely to drop out of the Everton XI, Seamus Coleman put in a respectable shift at the Etihad but should be replaced by Ashley Young, who is returning from a one-match suspension.
With the likes of James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam sidelined until the New Year with issues, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Orel Mangala are set to make up the midfield three once again.
Enjoying arguably the best form of his career amid his side's run of four clean sheets in the last six matches, Jordan Pickford will continue in between the sticks for the Toffees.
Despite failing to net across his last 13 Premier League contests, Dominic Calvert-Lewin should keep the faith of Dyche in attack ahead of Armando Broja.
Everton possible starting lineup: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin
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Carter White
