On Sunday against Manchester United, there were more changes. The familiar back four returned, although the midfield structure was different. James Garner sat deepest, with Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam pushed higher. It meant there was no natural No. 10 in the team.

David Moyes has been vocal about his need for fresh faces this summer and the addition of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall would add much needed depth and quality to Everton's midfield. The 26-year-old was an ever present for Chelsea in their successful Europa Conference League campaign,