Everton confirm the appointment of a new academy director and the return of a familiar face

Everton's corner flag is seen before the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Jorge Horsted/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Everton have appointed Dean Rastrick as their new academy manager and are bringing Neil Dewsnip back to the club. 16:00, 02 April 2026Updated at 16:06, 02 April 2026 Everton have confirmed two outfield options (Photo: Jorge Horsted/News Pictures/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Everton have appointed Dean Rastrick as the club’s new academy director. Rastrick will join … Read more

Everton have backed the re-signing of Lukaku as Napoli make a move for the striker

SSC Napoli's Romelu Lukaku looks dejected during the Pre-Season friendly match between SSC Napoli and Brest at the Stadio. "Teofilo Patin" on August 3, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Former Everton star Gareth Barry has spoken about the possibility of his former club signing former team-mate Romelu Lukaku. Former Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has endured a difficult second spell at Napoli(Photo: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Gareth Barry has backed Everton to re-sign Romelu Lukaku after the striker’s future at Napoli was in doubt. … Read more

England Player Ratings – 26-man World Cup squad predicted after Wembley woes

It wasn't the international break the England manager was hoping for

In our weekly series, The Mirror’s Chief Football Writer John Cross rates his England players after Thomas Tuchel’s men’s final friendlies at Wembley – and gives his verdict on the 26-man squad. It wasn’t the international break the England manager was hoping for(Photo: 2026 Robin Jones) Thomas Tuchel didn’t get the results he wanted – … Read more