Alex Iwobi is under no illusions: Everton will feel like they’re going into war this Sunday.
Not that he’s comparing football to combat in any way. On the pitch, he insists his team will be calm and prepared for the victory which guarantees the huge prize of Premier League safety that is within their grasp this weekend.
It’s just the tense, heavily-charged atmosphere that is generated by the emotional Goodison support that offers such an impression - and an inspiring prelude as the team bus edges its way through packed, brooding streets that huddle next to the old stadium.
