Team News: Nikica Jelavic dropped for West Bromwich Albion clash

Nikica Jelavic has been dropped to the substitutes' bench for tonight's visit of West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.

The Croatian is going through a lean patch in front of goal, scoring just six in 22 league appearances this season.

Victor Anichebe will lead the line in his absence, with Kevin Mirallas starting in midfield.

Phil Jagielka will start at right-back following an injury to Seamus Coleman.

Macedonian defender Goran Popov starts for the Baggies, as does 20-year-old midfielder George Thorne.

Everton: Howard, Baines, Heitinga, Jagielka, Mirallas, Distin, Neville, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Anichebe

West Brom: Foster, Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Popov, Thorne, Brunt, Dorrans, Morrison, Thomas, Lukaku