Everton confirm squad for USA tour

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has selected a 24-man squad for the club's pre-season tour of the United States this summer.

The Toffees, who will play three matches in total, kick off their preparations with a clash against Serie A champions Juventus on Wednesday.

On-loan Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu is part of the travelling squad, while youngsters John Stones, Shane Duffy and Apostolos Vellios will also make the trip.

Everton will return home on August 9 before opening their league campaign one week later.

Full travelling squad: Tim Howard, Joel Robles, Mason Springthorpe; Tony Hibbert, Leighton Baines, John Heitinga, Phil Jagielka, Bryan Oviedo, Sylvain Distin, Seamus Coleman, John Stones, Shane Duffy; Darron Gibson, Gerard Deulofeu, Kevin Mirallas, Steven Naismith, Ross Barkley, Leon Osman, Steven Pienaar, Marouane Fellaini; Apostolos Vellios, Victor Anichebe, Nikica Jelavic, Arouna Kone