Everton striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu has been included in the squad to face Sigma Olomouc in the Europa League play-off second leg tomorrow in the Czech Republic.

Everton have confirmed the signing of Russia midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee.

Everton will spend some of the cash from Joleon Lescott’s sale to Manchester City on Russian winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov.

Everton captain Phil Neville continues to deputise in central defence as manager David Moyes names an unchanged side to face Burnley at Turf Moor today.

Everton have doubts over midfielders Jack Rodwell and Steven Pienaar for Sunday’s trip to Burnley.

ROOKIE midfielder Jack Rodwell became Everton’s youngest goalscorer in European competition with two spectacular long-range goals in their emphatic Europa League play-off first-leg victory over Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.

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JOLEON LESCOTT has been axed by Everton from their opening Europa League tie

Joleon Lescott has been axed from Everton’s squad for tomorrow’s Europa League play-off first leg against Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.

Everton declined to comment today on reports that Joleon Lescott failed to train with the first-team squad ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League play-off with Czech side Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.

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David Moyes believes last night’s friendly win against Malaga will stand Everton in good stead as they aim to improve on last season’s European disappointment.

ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC will have to play their Europa League play-off first leg tie against top Romanian side Steaua Bucharest behind closed doors at the Ghencea Stadium on August 20, after UEFA yesterday imposed a three-match ban on spectators attending their home games in Europe.

St Patrick’s Athletic have today been handed a tough draw in the fourth round of the Europa League qualifiers.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has called for a switch to summer football to prevent more European embarrassment for Scottish clubs.

West Ham have been rocked by the news that £6.1m signing Julien Faubert will be out of action for six months after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov could miss Saturday’s Premiership match against Manchester United due to a groin injury.

SHELBOURNE have drawn French side Lille in the first round proper of the UEFA Cup, giving them a fighting chance of progressing to the group stages of the tournament.

Today’s first round draw in Monaco paired eircom League side Shelbourne, whose quest to reach the Champions League was ended on Tuesday by Deportivo la Coruna, against French League side Lille.