Seamus Coleman is poised to take the next step on his road to recovery from a broken leg by featuring in Everton Under-23s' clash with Portsmouth at Goodison Park tonight (7pm kick-off).
Right-back Coleman has been sidelined for 10 months after suffering the injury playing a World Cup qualifying match for Republic of Ireland against Wales in March.
Manager Sam Allardyce last Friday confirmed that the 29-year-old had completed his first week's training with the Toffees' squad since embarking on his comeback trail.
Coleman last appeared for Everton in a 4-0 Premier League victory over Hull City on 18 March last year.