Everton have been dealt an injury blow with the news that Jack Rodwell has picked up a hamstring injury. The midfielder will be out of action for around a month after he was injured after just eight minutes into the 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov. He will now miss the games against Sunderland, Burnley and Carlisle.

Jack Rodwell believes an Everton victory against Benfica on Thursday night can help turn around the club’s fortune. The Toffees are keen to make up for their disappointing 5-0 defeatin Portugal, as well as the recent run of poor form. We feel good about the performance against Villa but not about the result,” Rodwell said. “It’s playing on our minds a little...

Manchester United are rumoured to be monitoring the progress of Everton’s Jack Rodwell, according to reports in today’s press. Rodwell signed a five-year deal at Goodison Park in February and is also said to be interesting Chelsea. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has asked for reports on the teenager’s personality and potential as he considers making a possible...