Thursday’s Everton News: Seamus ready, more deduction reaction, Branthwaite celebrated

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours

England under-21s manager Lee Carsley has heaped praise on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite after he was handed the captaincy for his side’s 3-0 win over Northern Ireland at Goodison Park on Tuesday night. [Echo]

In the “Wish They Had This When I Was A Kid” Department: Everton is hosting two magical buffet-style breakfasts in the Joe Mercer Suite, which will be followed by a tour into the heart of one of English football’s most revered football stadiums and the chance to pay a very special visit to Blue Santa. [EFC]

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Director of Football Kevin Thelwell has spoken out about the 10 point deduction, adding that the statement he was making was on behalf of the manager Sean Dyche and the playing squad.

“We are rallying in the face of a sporting sanction in the only way we can – and that is our focus and hard work in supporting the team in delivering to their fullest on the pitch.” [RBM]

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Seamus Coleman completed his first 90 minutes of the season as a strong Everton Under-21s side began their Premier League International Cup campaign with a victory over Athletic Club Under-21s at Walton Hall Park on Wednesday evening. [EFC]

Former Everton winger Andrei Kanchelskis has spoken about being threatened over unpaid wages after leaving Uzbek club Navbahor Namangan. [Echo]

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted he has been “impressed” by the Blues while admitting other clubs should be wary of future punishments.

Sky Sports are reportedly preparing measures to counteract Everton fan protests during coverage of the Sunday feature match against Manchester United. [Echo]

Great news for Emily Ramsey who has been included in the England Under-23s squad for their upcoming internationals against France and Spain. Congratulations, Emily! [X formerly Twitter]

Simon Jordan believes Leeds, Burnley and Leicester are “wasting their time” chasing Everton for £300m in compensation after their FFP breaches in comments he made on Talk Sport:

“I think they might shake down a bit of aggravation and Everton might turn round and say we’ll give you two or three million quid or something of that nature. I do not see this as something that is going to get anywhere near the cost implications of relegation and I’d be gobsmacked if it got even within a whiff of millions of pounds.”

Manchester United star Harry Maguire could be accompanied by Luke Shaw in central defence when they face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. [Man Utd News]

Everton are said to be “unhappy” that a compensation claim made by the trio of Leeds, Leicester & Burnley will be heard by the same commission that docked them 10 Premier League points. [Leicester Mercury]

A quiet day before the return of Premier League matches. There are Women’s Champion’s League games including Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Full schedule of games here.

Here’s wishing all of our faithful American readers who celebrate the day a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

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