There is another Everton defence team that could do with the bellowing roar of Jordan Pickford ringing in their ears as the club moves from their draw at Fulham on to the big contest of the week.
A hearing is due to start today and last three days after Everton appealed against their 10‑point penalty for falling foul of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. A verdict is expected some time in the middle of February.