Seamus Coleman has called on Everton to “step up to the plate” and channel their intensity and hunger into a winning performance in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The influential full-back has challenged the Blues to get on the front foot early on and help get the Grand Old Lady rocking for the 231st meeting between the two sides.
Coleman – who racked up his 253rd appearance for the Blues against Manchester City at the weekend – is relishing his first derby after a lengthy period on the sidelines.
The popular defender returned to the first team in January having been out of action for 10 months after suffering a double-leg break while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.