Everton will be optimistic of getting through the FA Cup third round as they visit struggling Scunthorpe.
Resurgent Toffees hope for easy ride at struggling Scunny
Everton will be optimistic of getting through the FA Cup third round as they visit struggling Scunthorpe on Saturday.
The Iron have slipped from 15th to second bottom in the Championship having won just one of their last eight games, losing the other seven.
Everton will travel to Glanford Park in high spirits, though, having claimed a 2-1 home win over fourth-placed Tottenham on Wednesday night.
That took the Toffees' recent run to just one defeat in six matches, taking them from 16th up to 11th in the Premier League table.
Team news
Scunthorpe skipper Cliff Byrne is doubtful with a nerve problem in his back but the defender is doing all he can to prove his fitness in time.
Should he miss out then towering centre-back Rob Jones looks poised to return after suffering sciatic trouble in his back.
However, winger Garry Thompson is expected to be ruled out through a groin injury.
Everton remain without top scorer Tim Cahill, who is on Asian Cup duty in Qatar with Australia.
Defender Phil Jagielka sat out the Tottenham win after aggravating a thigh strain and will not be risked so John Heitinga (knee) could continue after returning alongside Sylvain Distin in defence.
Louis Saha will be keen to remain in the side for the chance to build some form after scoring his first league goal of the season against Spurs.
