Everton confirmed starting XI for Premier League clash v Southampton
Everton have confirmed their starting XI for their Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday afternoon (February 19).
The Blues will be looking to build on their emphatic 3-0 victory over Leeds United last time out at Goodison Park.
Confirmed on Twitter before kick-off, Frank Lampard decided to name an unchanged side to the one that beat the Whites as he looks to claim all three points the Saints.
Build momentum
This is a must win game for the Blues.
The feeling in and around the club is so much better since the Leeds United victory but nobody can afford to forget where this team still finds themselves in the Premier League.
16th and five points away from relegation simply isn’t good enough and Lampard must continue the brilliant work he has done so far in getting the Toffees as far away from the danger zone as possible.
It is vital to build some momentum in the league for Everton as they try and change their fortunes.
However, today will be a very tough test and a good insight to where the former Chelsea boss is with these players.
The Saints are a very good side, well organised under Ralf Hassenhuttl. There is a reason why they sit comfortably in tenth and the Blues sit dangerously close to the bottom of the table. These are the games Lampard simply has to win to restore the confidence at Everton and climb the table.
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