Confirmed Everton line-up v Stoke: Midfielder axed in one change
By Dominic Toner
Everton have made one change to their starting XI for the away match against Stoke in the Premier League.
The Toffees travel to the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday night and will be hoping to make it four consecutive victories in the league.
Ronald Koeman has decided to make one alterations from the side that beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday.
Gareth Barry has been axed for the Merseyside club and summer signing Morgan Schneiderlin has come into the side for his first start.
The 35-year-old has been named on the bench by Koeman and is getting a rest after playing a number of games recently.
Everton have announced their starting line-up on their official Twitter account.
Everton are currently seventh-placed in the table and would move just seven points behind fourth-placed Liverpool with a win over Stoke.
The Toffees will still be incredibly boosted by a recent 4-0 home win over Manchester City and are beginning to match the style of manager Koeman.
Meanwhile, Stoke should prove to be difficult opponent and are 10th-placed in the Premier League.
Mark Hughes’ side are unbeaten in their last three league games, but managed to win the first meeting at Goodison Park.
In other Everton team news, the club’s star player responded to Manchester United speculation.
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