Rob Green: Struggled early in first cap for two years. Let Pedersen corner hit post but improved later and showed good handling. 7/10

Everton's assistant manager, Steve Round, believes their recent upturn in goalscoring form puts them in a good position for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final derby against Liverpool at Wembley.

Roberto Mancini might have been upset at Marouane Fellaini's challenge on Edin Dzeko in the build-up to Darron Gibson's goal, but he cannot have been surprised. The Belgian's physical domination was the fundamental fact of this game, and he provided another reminder of the remarkable combination of physical and technical skills which he wields like a broadsword at the heart of Everton's midfield.

Everton 1 Blackburn 1

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Everton 0

Sunderland 1 Everton 1

Everton 1 Swansea City 0

Everton 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1: Disputed penalty brings light relief to an Everton team beset by poor home form and fans' unrest

Leighton Baines has become the latest member of Fabio Capello's England squad to withdraw from tomorrow night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales at Wembley.

Kenwright admits Goodison outfit are under pressure to also sell Baines, Fellaini and Howard to reduce debts

Chelsea are monitoring the situation concerning Arsenal's disenchanted midfielder Samir Nasri, and may compete with Manchester United for his signature should their move for Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Modric fall flat.

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After half-time boos Capello reverses mysterious decision to omit Villa man