Jelavic back for Everton

Striker Nikica Jelavic is set to return to the starting line-up to face Southampton at Goodison Park tomorrow as manager David Moyes restores his strongest team after their midweek Capital One Cup defeat to Leeds.

The Croatia international missed last weekend’s win at Swansea but came off the bench at Elland Road.

Fellow forward Victor Anichebe has a chest infection while Seamus Coleman and Steven Naismith are also doubts, with defender Tony Hibbert and midfielder Darron Gibson still out.

Provisional squad: Howard, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Neville, Pienaar, Osman, Jelavic, Fellaini, Mucha, Gueye, Heitinga, Anichebe, Mirallas, Naismith, Oviedo, Coleman, Vellios.