Match Thread Everton v Valencia, Sat, 15.00

[PeregrineT]

Pretty odd that Pickford hasn't been given any game time at all in the last pre-season game. Suppose its a bit different for a goalie but still surprised.

He did get a lot of play time this pre-season....

For England.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Team gets much worse after the first XI

 

[oliverwri]

I love Davies. I really, really do. But it's abundantly clear that swapping him in for Gana has hurt our midfield immensely.

Edit: Just as I say it he misplaces a 5 yard pass...

 

[Blue Cally]

Unless we bring in 2 new centre backs and strengthen the spine of the team bar Pickford, we might as well throw in the towel already for this season

 

[thebluenosebolt]

We may have lost but there was very encouraging signs 1st half

 

[peteblue]

Lookman to be training with Vlasic and Cuco next week

I blame Fat Sam for this.......

 

[PeregrineT]

Tom Davies just should be nowhere near the first team, as hes shown last season and this preseason.

 

[sageyefc]

Davies so careless

 

[Blue Juice]

I just cant imagine myself ever wanting DCL to be subbed on ahead of Oumar. He needs a loan to develop some form of play style

 

[Tubey]

Two centre halves, a centre mid and probably another wide player to add depth - all needed urgently before the window shuts.

 

[orly]

First half was really entertaining but this second has been turgid.

I just cannot see what keeps the candle burning for advocates of players like Davies and Calvert-Lewin.

 

[Tin-Tin]

Technically we are miles away from most decent european teams.

 

[Saaby]

DCL and Davies next to go

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

Roll on Wolverhampton!

Not.

 

[II McColl II]

For "footballers" it's incredible how many can't play 5 yard passes in this squad.