TEAM NEWSEverton will give a late fitness test to Kevin Mirallas ahead of the FA Cup fourth round tie at Carlisle.
The Blues winger was forced off in the league defeat to Swansea City and missed the Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
Roberto Martinez, however, revealed James McCarthy has reacted well to his return to action in the second leg loss at the Etihad.
Joel Robles is set to retain his place in goal.
For Carlisle, defender and skipper Danny Grainger is likely to miss out with an ankle problem. On loan Newcastle youngster Macaulay Gillespie deputised in the Cumbrians’ recent league game against York City and could do so again.
Carlisle are likely to field Finch Farm Academy graduate Hallam Hope, who has been on loan at Brunton Park since October, scoring one goal in seven appearances.
Midfielder Gary Dicker, a regular this term, is not expected to feature after being given permission to talk to Kilmarnock over a potential switch to the SPL side.
FORMEverton head to Cumbria on Sunday searching for their first victory since beating Dagenham & Redbridge in round three of the FA Cup at the start of January.
Roberto Martinez’s side claimed creditable away Premier League draws at the Etihad Stadium and Stamford Bridge, prior to losing at home to Swansea City last weekend and against Manchester City in the Capital One Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Carlisle United, who sit 11th in League Two, have had to overcome Plymouth Argyle, Welling and Yeovil Town to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
Their tie against the Glovers in the previous stage was taken to a replay after first meeting - held at Bloomfield Road because of the flood damage at Brunton Park - finished 1-1.
The second meeting at Huish Park ended with the same scoreline over 120 minutes, before Carlisle came out on top in a penalty shootout.
The Cumbrians enter Sunday’s match on the back a 1-1 draw with York City last weekend, which was their first match back at their home ground since Storm Desmond struck and caused devastating damage in December.
PREVIOUS MEETING - Everton 3-1 Carlisle United, January 2010.
The history books show that Everton and Carlisle United have locked horns six times previously, with the most recent meeting being in 2009 at Goodison Park.
That afternoon, in a third round FA Cup clash, the Toffees were made to work before securing a 3-1 victory.
James Vaughan put Everton ahead early on but this was soon cancelled out by Kevan Hurst’s equaliser.
For long periods, a replay seemed a distinct possibility before Tim Cahill struck with eight minutes remaining.
Leighton Baines then finished the job with a stoppage-time penalty.
ONE TO WATCH - Jabo Ibehre
Journeyman forward Jabo Ibehre has been leading the way in front of goal for Carlisle this season.
The 33-year-old has struck 13 times in all competitions, although he has not found the net since bagging a brace in the 3-0 home victory over Notts County in mid-December.
In his Football League career, Ibehre has meandered his way through the divisions, representing the likes of Leyton Orient, Walsall, MK Dons, Colchester United, Oldham Athletic and Barnsley.
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