Everton: Wright, Hibbert, Molyneux, Irving, Dennehy, Phelan, Connor, Vidarsson, Agard, Kissock, Kearney

Bench: Morrison, Ruddy, Harpur, Downes, Spencer.

Scorers:

Everton's second string were beaten for the fifth time in this stop start season, as this time they were undone by a solitary United goal ten minutes from time. On the plus side Tony Hibbert lasted the full ninety minutes and looked lively in his tackles, so that will be pleasing news for Moyesy when he comes into the office on Friday morning.

Dickie Wright was a virtual spectator for most of the match, and the Blues will rue missed chances by Agard and Kissock right at the death. The Blues won't have to wait long to avenge the defeat by their Mancunian neighbours as the two sides meet again next week, when the Blues entertain United this time.

PRE MATCH

Tony Hibbert and Dickie Wright bring some much needed first team experience to Andy Holden's reserves tonight as the Blues take on Man United in the first of two matches over the coming week in the League. With Big Vic and Vaughny both away on International duty, Keiran Agard will lead the line against a United side who are still in with a shout of winning the Reserve Title.

Everton from: Wright, Hibbert, Molyneux, Irving, Dennehy, Phelan, Connor, Vidarsson, Agard, Kissock, Kearney, Morrison, Ruddy, Harpur, Downes, Spencer.