Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman has admitted things could get spicy when he squares up against Everton team-mate Steven Naismith on Saturday week.

Seamus Coleman has credited Everton manager Roberto Martinez’s attacking philosophy and the selflessness of Republic of Ireland team-mate James McCarthy as key factors in his progression to becoming the Premier League’s best right-back.

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Everton midfielder Tim Cahill will not be fit for the start of the new Barclays Premier League season.