Jarrad Branthwaite Injury: Ready to start pre-season

Branthwaite confirmed that his hamstring injury was fully healed and that he will be ready for the start of pre-season. "It's all good - [the injury is] all healed, so I'll be ready for the start of pre-season to get going. I'm looking forward to it now. I think the America trip is something we're all looking forward to as a group. It'll help us be closer and be ready for the new season."

Branthwaite confirmed that his hamstring injury is fully healed and that he is fit to start pre-season with his teammates during Everton's trip to America. This is good news for both the team and the player, as he is a key figure in the backline, which was underlined by his five-year contract extension signed on Wednesday.