Frank Lampard said Ellis Simms offers "another attacking option" and called on him to offer competition to the club's forwards as Everton hunt for goals.
Simms had been in impressive form during his loan spell at Sunderland, scoring in back to back games before being recalled to Merseyside. The 21-year-old will be assessed by Lampard and his coaching staff as they explore whether he could help the team become more prolific.
Strengthening Lampard's attacking options remains a priority in the January transfer window but the Blues boss suggested he is keen to look at all potential solutions with the club having to operate with care this month. He said: "When we look at where we are at, and I am talking about options off the bench for us and options to start if someone shows himself, we have to look at everything in our hands and Ellis is our player."
