Everton manager Sean Dyche expects key duo Jarrad Branthwaite and Dwight McNeil to be available for Saturday’s game against Brentford. The pair have both been nursing injuries in recent weeks, with Branthwaite withdrawing from the England squad due to a “minor” groin problem and McNeil having missed Everton’s 0-0 draw at West Ham before the break with a knee issue.

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Jarrad Branthwaite withdrew from England action as a precaution after he picked up a minor groin problem against the Hammers. He returned to full training on Thursday, with Sean Dyche hoping he’ll be okay to feature too.