They needed extra time, but Everton scrape past Rotherham

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti’s gamble on resting key players almost backfired but they progress to the FA Cup fourth round

Abdoulaye Doucoure (left) struck the extra-time winner in the FA Cup lunchtime kick-off. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

FA Cup: Everton 2 Rotherham 1 (AET)

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti’s gamble on resting key players almost backfired as a team registering eight changes laboured to a 2-1 extra-time FA Cup win over Championship strugglers Rotherham.