Everton 2 - Apollon Limassol 2: Ronald Koeman admitted his Everton side are “struggling” after they were held to a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park last night.

Everton look set for a winner before late drama saw the away team equalise.

Manchester United will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for four Premiership games, a Champions League qualifier and their trip to the United States after he was included in Portugal’s squad for the Olympic games.

A FINE rearguard action earned the Republic of Ireland Under 21s an impressive 0-0 draw against Portugal in the opening game of the Madeira International Tournament in Machico yesterday.

The Republic of Ireland U21 side opened their account at the Madeira Island tournament this afternoon with a 0-0 stalemate against host nation Portugal.