New shape for post-Gravesen Everton

Thomas Gravesen’s imminent departure to Real Madrid will see Everton starting life without the Danish star at Middlesbrough on Sunday and with a re-structured midfield.

An insight into the future was seen at Plymouth in the FA Cup last weekend when Kevin Kilbane occupied a more central midfield place behind Lee Carsley and Leon Osman, rather than his usual position on the left wing. Tim Cahill and James McFadden can expect more prominent roles now too.