Frank Lampard faced with Everton formation dilemma and crucial new striker decision

Frank Lampard could be faced with some interesting selection decisions ahead of his side's League Cup trip to Fleetwood Town on Tuesday evening.

Everton fans are desperate for success and the importance of any cup competition of course can't be diminished. They will have to take their match very seriously in midweek, despite placing a lot of importance on picking up points in the early stages of this Premier League season.

However, undoubtedly there's an opportunity against lower league opposition to try and switch things up a little bit. Whether that is in terms of the formation or by giving other players in the squad an opportunity to shine, Lampard could well be tempted to shuffle his pack.

In goal, it seems plausible that Jordan Pickford would be handed a rest and that Asmir Begovic could be given an opportunity to keep himself sharp between the posts. He could be called upon at any stage this term in the event of an injury or suspension, and so keeping him in top condition is in Everton's best interests.

In defence, this could be a good opportunity to bring Seamus Coleman back into the line-up for the first time as he recovers from his injury - with the club captain named on the bench at the weekend against Nottingham Forest. Ruben Vinagre could also have his sights set on an appearance here, as could Reece Welch as he continues to be involved in first team training.

That could see Nathan Patterson, Vitalii Mykolenko and potentially Conor Coady dropping to the bench - with James Tarkowski or Mason Holgate perhaps kept in the line-up to help marshal the back line.

The other centre-back, meanwhile, could be dropped to the bench in preference of a change of system in midfield. Everton fans have been looking forward to