Everton v Stoke City: Latest team news

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is expected to recover from the back injury he sustained in midweek to be able to face Stoke City.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Feb 2016, 13:27 BST

Updated 5th Feb 2016, 13:29 BST

Forward Kevin Mirallas is fit again after a tendon problem but goalkeeper Tim Howard (knee), defender John Stones and midfielder Muhamed Besic (both hamstring) will not feature.

Deadline-day signing Oumar Niasse is awaiting final completion of his paperwork in order to join the matchday squad.

Provisional squad: Robles, Coleman, Jagielka, Funes Mori, Baines, Barry, McCarthy, Lennon, Barkley, Cleverley, Lukaku, Stanek, Galloway, Oviedo, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Kone, Mirallas, Deulofeu, Niasse.

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