Preview: Hull City vs. Everton

First-choice goalkeeper Allan McGregor could return to the Hull City side for their final league fixture against Everton.

The Scottish international suffered a serious kidney injury six weeks ago which looked likely to rule him out for the season, but he is in contention to make a return ahead of next week's FA Cup final with Arsenal.

Paul McShane could also make his first appearance after a long-term absence, but defensive teammate James Chester is out with a hamstring injury.

Everton will end the season in fifth position and Roberto Martinez could take the opportunity to hand a return to Steven Pienaar.

On-loan striker Lacina Traore is also in contention, but he may have to make do with a spot on the substitutes' bench.

Recent form

Hull City: WWLDLL

Everton: WWLWLL

Possible starting lineups

Hull City: McGregor; Rosenior, Figueroa, Davies, McShane; Elmohamady, Meyler, Boyd, Livermore; Long, Jelavic

Everton: Howard; Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Stones; McCarthy, Barry, Pienaar, Naismith, Barkley; Lukaku

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