Jarrad Branthwaite Injury: Back on grass

Branthwaite (hamstring) is back on grass and nearing a return from injury, coach David Moyes said in a press conference. "He's back on grass, hopefully not to far."

Branthwaite was spotted back on grass this week in the final stages of his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury that made him miss the first part of the season with the Toffees. The center back is making good progress and could be in line to return to the match squad before the end of the month if everything goes as planned. That would be good news for Everton, with the recent three game suspension received by his substitute Michael Keane.