Everton ramped up their preparations for the return of the Premier League at Finch Farm and beyond this week.
The senior squad took part in a training exercise with Manchester United at the club's Carrington training complex on Wednesday, drawing 1-1. That followed work at Finch Farm in the days before.
With the crucial game with Wolverhampton Wanderers fast approaching there were positive signs from this week, with several players making it onto the training pitches as they continue their recoveries from injury. One of the club's World Cup stars was also reunited with the squad - while the Under-21s' trip to Lincoln provided opportunities for other youngsters to get a taste of life with the first team.
