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Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Former Everton youngster bounces back with goal after four-month injury nightmare

Former Everton academy prospect Conor Grant made a goalscoring return for Plymouth Argyle in their 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley.

The 27-year-old marked his comeback from thigh surgery with a point-sealing strike just four minutes after coming as the Pilgrims continue to apply pressure in the League One promotion race. Sheffield Wednesday, who went into Tuesday's fixtures top of the table, saw their unbeaten run end at Oakwell as Barnsley won 4-2.

Steven Schumacher, a former Everton prospect himself, saw his side move two points clear at the summit having played two games more than the Owls. Matt Butcher opened the scoring inside 15 minutes before Grant doubled their lead with 12 minutes remaining, John Coleman's side were reduced to 10 men six minutes after the restart as Mohammed Sangare was sent off for a second bookable offence.

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