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Steven Gerrard can provide creative spark needed against Russia

ENGLAND’S hopes of making the finals of Euro 2008 hinge on the next two games against Russia. Read

Thomas Gravesen, Everton midfielder

Gravesen’s return could be bargain

IT’S not often I’ve backed Steve McClaren’s judgement since he became England manager. But in saying he expects Steven Gerrard to feature in both of the vital forthcoming qualifiers at Wembley against Israel and Russia is a good call. Read

Footballer Ayegbeni Yakubu

Yakubu can get goals to turn draws into wins

WHATEVER you think about the amount of money Everton are paying for Yakubu, one this is for certain. Read

Mark Lawrenson

Everton still need additional new faces

THE inability of Everton to keep up their great start at Reading is final proof that David Moyes desperately needs his new signings and injured players to join the squad. Read

Mikel Arteta

Everton are now predictably impressive

IT SHOWS how far Everton have come that you can predict them far more easily than in previous years. Read

Liverpool need to go for goals this year

THE message for Liverpool ahead of the new season this weekend is clear: ‘Go for it!’ Read

Mr Versatility ideally suited to Moyes’s squad

PHIL JAGIELKA would be the perfect signing for Everton – because he embodies the qualities that made their season a success. Read

Disappointment reveals depth of Moyes's ambition

THE fact that David Moyes was disappointed with his side ‘only’ getting a draw at Chelsea on Sunday shows just how high Everton are now setting their sights. Read

This time Everton will get it right in Europe

A FEW reasons why Everton fans shouldn’t have to worry about next year’s journey into Europe turning into the holiday from hell that the last one was. Read

Defeat tomorrow won’t be end of world for Everton

I KEEP hearing that tomorrow’s visit of Portsmouth is a must-win for Everton in their attempts to qualify for Europe. Read

Now could be a good time to face United

MANCHESTER UNITED will be looking at this weekend’s trip to Goodison and thinking: “That’s a heck of a tough game for us.” Read

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