Fernandes is Blues doubt

Everton boss David Moyes fears that Portuguese midfield star Manuel Fernandes will not be fit to face Bolton tomorrow at the Reebok in a clash between two local rivals battling for a place in Europe.

Fernandes was ruled out of Everton’s last two matches at Aston Villa and on Friday at home to Fulham with a thigh strain picked up on Under-21s duty for his country. Now Moyes will wait to make a late decision on the Lisbon-born youngster.