Everton once again split their training sessions on Thursday in a bid to protect the players from the worst of the heat.
The temperature in Washington DC is hitting the high 20s by mid-morning and just standing still in the sunshine can be exhausting. Not that the players are getting any respite, however. The squad is being worked hard this week as Frank Lampard and his coaching staff look to build strength and fitness for the season ahead.
Much was made of the injury issues suffered by Everton last year and Lampard and his team both inherited pre-existing knocks and were victim to new ones. The summer break now offers a chance to rebuild and the fitness staff are hopeful they can help make the players more resilient with a full pre-season working with them.
