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Everton releases squad for Down Under tour

Everton have released their squad for July's tour of Australia.

The English Premier League club will face reigning A-League champions Sydney FC, newcomers Melbourne Heart and the pride of Queensland the Brisbane Roar in a three-match Down Under in mid-July.

Today, the Toffees released their squad for the tour which includes skipper Phil Neville, key defenders Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka, French striker Louis Saha and Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta and will be lead by manager David Moyes.

Everton's Australian star, Tim Cahill, has confirmed he will play in at least two of the matches depending on how the Soceroos perform at the World Cup.

Everton Down Under touring squad

Goalkeepers

Iain Turner John Ruddy

Defenders

Leighton Baines Phil Jagielka Seamus Coleman Shkodran Mustafi Sylvain Distin Tony Hibbert

Midfielders

Adam Forshaw Diniyar Bilyaletdinov Jack Rodwell James Wallace Leon Osman Marouane Fellaini Mikel Arteta Philip Neville Tim Cahill

Forwards

James Vaughan Jermaine Beckford Jose Baxter Kieran Agard Louis Saha Lukas JutkiewiczVictor Anichebe

Match and ticketing details

Saturday 10 July 2010, SydneySydney FC v Everton ANZ Stadium Gates open: 5.30pm Kick-off: 7.30pm Tickets available from Ticketek, www.ticketek.com.au Telephone 132 849 or 1300 364 001 (groups)

Wednesday 14 July 2010, Melbourne Melbourne Heart v Everton Etihad Stadium Gates open: 6.00pm Kick-off: 7.30pm Tickets available from Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com.au Telephone 136 100 or 03 9685 2477 (groups)

Saturday 17 July 2010, Brisbane Brisbane Roar v Everton Suncorp Stadium Gates open: 6.00pm Kick-off: 7.30pm Tickets available from Ticketek, www.ticketek.com.au Telephone 132 849 or 1300 364 001 (groups)

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