FA Cup
Jan 6, 2015 7.45pm
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  • Samuel Eto'o 65' yellowcard
  • Romelu Lukaku 80' yellowcard
  • Romelu Lukaku 91' goal
  • goal James Collins 56'
  • yellowcard Carlton Cole 88'

Team News: Romelu Lukaku returns for Everton

Lukaku returns for Everton

Romelu Lukaku has returned to the Everton team for tonight's FA Cup third-round clash against West Ham United.

The Belgian, who is the club's record signing, has been out of favour in the Premier League in recent weeks, but has returned to the side at Goodison Park.

Joel Robles continues between the sticks in place of the injured Tim Howard, while Bryan Oviedo also starts for the hosts.

West Ham, meanwhile, recall James Collins at centre-back. Mark Noble will skipper the team from central midfield, while Kevin Nolan also starts.

There is also a spot in the XI for Frenchman Morgan Amalfitano, but Andy Carroll is not in the squad.

Everton: Joel; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Oviedo; Besic, Barry, Barkley; Naismith, Lukaku, Mirallas

West Ham: Adrian; Jenkinson, Collins, Reid, Cresswell; Nolan, Downing, Noble; Jarvis, Valencia, Amalfitano

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