Team News: Steven Naismith returns for Everton against Queens Park Rangers

Steven Naismith starts for Everton this evening as they welcome Queens Park Rangers to Goodison Park.

John Stones is forced to settle for a place on the bench, with Sylvain Distin partnering Phil Jagielka in the centre of defence for Roberto Martinez's side.

There is also a place for Ross Barkley in midfield alongside Bosnian international Muhamed Besic.

Meanwhile, Charlie Austin misses out for the visiting Hoops through suspension, meaning that Eduardo Vargas starts up top Harry Redknapp's team.

Everton: Howard; Baines, Distin, Jagielka, Coleman; Besic, Barkley, Mirallas, Naismith, McGeady; Lukaku

QPR: Green; Yeung, Dunne, Onuoha, Isla; Phillips, Barton, Fer, Mutch, Hoilett; Vargas.

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