Carsley captains Everton for AZ clash
Everton manager David Moyes rang the changes for tonight’s UEFA Cup match, with his side assured of qualification and a fixture against Manchester United to come on Sunday.
Only four players remained from the team that started in the victory at West Ham last weekend – Lee Carsley, Phil Jagielka, Joleon Lescott and Steven Pienaar.
Republic of Ireland midfielder Carsley was captain, while 16-year-old defender Jack Rodwell was on the bench.
Everton were looking to preserve their 100% record after three successive victories in the group.
AZ: Waterman, Jaliens, Opdam, Pocognoli, Mendes Da Silva, Cziommer, Dembele, De Zeeuw, Steinsson, Vormer, Pelle. Subs: Romero, Jenner, Koenders, Donk, Agustien, Medunjanin, El Hamdaoui.
Everton: Wessels, Hibbert, Jagielka, Lescott, Nuno Valente, Pienaar, Gravesen, Carsley, McFadden, Anichebe, Johnson. Subs: Ruddy, Vaughan, Jutkiewicz, Boyle, Vidarsson, Irving, Rodwell.
Referee: Selcuk Dereli (Turkey)
