Coleman poised to make Everton return in Carabao Cup

Everton club captain Seamus Coleman is poised to make his first appearance of the season as the Toffees travel to Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. The veteran Republic of Ireland full-back has not featured in the Merseysiders' first three Premier League games after undergoing groin surgery in the summer. The 33-year-old has seen some action with the under-21s side and, after being an unused substitute for the last two first-team matches, is now ready to step up his comeback. "If you look at the squad you can see some players who are ready to come in and play games and Seamus is in that position," said manager Lampard ahead of the second-round trip to Sky Bet League One club Fleetwood. "Off the back of his injury, typical Seamus, he has worked brilliantly to get fit. A game will surely help him."

Speaking to RTÉ Sport last week, Coleman spoke of his desire to keep going as long as possible.

"I just love competing, love getting out there. As I'm getting older I have found a different motivation, I enjoy being out there at 33, enjoy having to compete with the 20-year-olds, enjoy doing the runs after training and trying to stay with the 23-year-olds as best you can.

"It changes all the time, the picture changes all the time, and you have to adapt with it." Lampard believes the tie can benefit his side as they look to build momentum after snatching their first Premier League point with Saturday's last-gasp draw against Nottingham Forest. New signing Amadou Onana could make his first start while Brazilian midfielder Allan, whose pre-season was disrupted by a foot injury, could also be included. "It's an important game," said Lampard, a two-time League Cup winner as a player with Chelsea. "We have got players that are