Sean Dyche remained ambiguous on whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be fit in time to face Manchester United, although it is thought Saturday’s fixture will come too soon for the attacker.
The 26-year-old has not played since picking up a hamstring injury following the Toffees’ 1-0 win over Arsenal in February, Dyche’s first game in charge. Calvert-Lewin, who has scored twice in 13 matches against United, is “back on the grass” but is expected to miss the lunchtime trip to Old Trafford.
When asked to confirm whether the forward was ruled out of the contest in Thursday’s press conference, Dyche said: "It just means [his rehabilitation] is continuing on a daily basis, but he's back on the grass."
