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Williams not ready for Everton bow against Spurs

Ashley Williams will not line up for Everton in their season opener against Tottenham, while Romelu Lukaku and Seamus Coleman are doubts.

Ronald Koeman has welcomed the leadership and experience Ashley Williams will bring to Everton's defence but revealed the Wales captain will not be available to make his debut in Saturday's Premier League opener against Tottenham.

Williams ended an eight-year association with Swansea City on Wednesday when he signed a three-year deal.

But Koeman, who also listed star striker Romelu Lukaku (heel) and right-back Seamus Coleman (ankle) as doubts for Spurs' visit to Goodison Park, confirmed Williams' late return to training following Wales' Euro 2016 exertions and a week of transfer negotiations left him lacking in match fitness.