Everton FC's Brendan Galloway eyes first-team return

Everton's Brendan Galloway eyes first-team return after comeback from injury

Youngster makes long-awaited comeback for under-21s


2016 Everton FCBrendan Galloway appeared the Everton's under-21s today

Brendan Galloway is ready to ease Everton’s defensive crisis after making his return to action for the under-21s.

Galloway made his comeback after more than two months out with a knee injury by featuring for David Unsworth’s side against Chelsea at Aldershot Town’s Recreation Ground.

The 20-year-old played the full 90 minutes as the young Blues ended their campaign with a goalless draw.

Galloway will now hope for an opportunity in the senior side during the final three games of the Premier League season.

Having made his debut towards the tail end of the previous campaign, the defender impressed during the first half of this term, making 16 starts – 14 of which were in the top flight.

However, Galloway last featured for the first team as a late substitute in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth round win at Carlisle United in January, while he hasn’t featured in the Premier League since the 4-3 home defeat to Stoke City on December 28.

Indeed, his last appearance of any note had been when playing and scoring for the U21s in their 3-1 win over Southampton on February 15.

Galloway’s prolonged absence exacerbated a defensive injury crisis for Blues boss Roberto Martinez, with fellow youngster Tyias Browning missing much of the season and Seamus Coleman and Phil Jagielka currently sidelined.

The Blues will also be without Ramiro Funes Mori for Saturday’s visit to title-chasing Leicester City with the Argentina international serving the final match of his three-game ban following his red card in last month’s Merseyside derby defeat at Anfield.

Ian Doyle - Liv Echo