Everton ease into next round despite Weir blow

EVERTON’S David Weir was taken to hospital after a sickening clash of heads which left the defender unconscious on the pitch during their win last night.

The injury took the gloss off Everton’s comfortable victory which sent them into the Carling Cup fourth round.

Weir was taken to hospital for a head scan, having regained consciousness in the dressing room.

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