Everton center half Jarrad Branthwaite looks set to be available for the first team.
The defender came through an Under-23s game last weekend and suffered no ill reaction.
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Manager Sean Dyche was asked for the latest about Branthwaite and other injured stars.
He stated on Thursday: "Jarrad is in front of the curve compared to Patto (Nathan Patterson). Seamus (Coleman) is a bit longer so too (Armando) Broja. Youssef (Chermiti) is a bit longer too."
If Branthwaite could play against Crystal Palace at the weekend, Dyche added: “He is definitely in contention, he has done a lot of background work. He is looking stronger and feeling stronger.”