Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite a doubt after thigh injury in training

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• Defender could be out until after the international break
• Branthwaite had only just returned after groin surgery

Everton could be without influential defender Jarrad Branthwaite until after the international break due to an injury in training. Branthwaite made his first appearance of the season for Sean Dyche's side last weekend having had groin surgery in the summer.

His return contributed to a much-improved defensive display as Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the campaign against Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old, however, is believed to have suffered a thigh injury this week and is a serious doubt for Saturday's home game with Newcastle.