Phil answered: I think Branthwaite’s return can only be good for Everton and Sean Dyche will hope the addition of Mangala in midfield can provide an even stronger defensive shield. Branthwaite has been badly missed.

Despite the poor performances on the field, there are several players who have bright futures in the game who are at the club, notably defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and Jake O’Brien. The Englishman became a first-team regular at the Toffees last term after a successful loan spell at PSV Eindhoven.