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3 points closer. All that matters.

Stoke really were shite last week, as they are proving again today.

Unlikely with Enzo but could be a more traditional back 4 with Justin playing. He's definitely spotted a threat down the Watford right if he's gone Justin and Mcateer on that side.

Nelson in the starting 11 and Alves on the bench. Great to see when there are more experienced options he could've chose. Not great for Coady though. I worry about the lack of Vestergaard in the middle when we are playing out from the back, don't really like Faes in the middle as his touch can be hit and miss. And it's a big responsibility for Nelson if he's in the middle.

Only takes one moment. Emphatic finish.

Everton in full time wasting mode.

You get some funny results at this stage of the season. The bottom teams usually find a bit of form somewhere so you'll probably drop points where you're not expecting too. Concentrate on our own job and we will be fine.

I can get on board for sin bins for dissent. Everything else is just another grey area open to interpretation

Chelsea have suddenly turned up. Villa have been awful at the back though.

If Vestergaard still had a couple of years left I'd happily give him a chance but I'm not sure we can afford to offer him a new deal. It doesn't make business sense. We are likely to be stuck with Coady, can maybe keep Souttar around and hopefully purchase a new first choice centre back.

He has got goal-scoring instincts, and will score plenty like the one at the weekend when he's just in the right place. Would've had another too after KDH mishit shot because he was running on to it at the back post before the defender intercepted. Touch can be all-over the place but he presses hard, and creates space for others. A full season in and he'd be right up for top goal scorer in the league. I don't know how much was him not wanting to be here to begin with, or Enzo just not fancying him, but either way he's never come across as someone who wouldn't give their all on the pitch given a chance.

This is the big thing, we were able to recover in the first test but you can't keep getting 250 when the opposition get 400plus. Especially against India in India. A lot 20s and 30s as well which need to be converted. Crawley has played a couple of good 70s but needs one to be a hundred. Overall though, we are competing though which is what we want. Isn't Kohli back for next test? Just get's harder.

It's very unlikely. We need to be within 150 when Stokes comes out to have any chance, even then it will almost impossible. Needs a big hundred from one of the top 4.

Good second innings effort with the ball, but you'd imagine that will be too much. The fact that we even think it's possible is mad.

Couple of crucial DRS reviews.

Take more care with his shooting and he will go places. Needs to make sure his first touch kills the ball when in a shooting position. Other than that though it was great to have him back.

Thought it was just me who noticed that

Jokes about people complaining about getting it forward are pointless because we barely pissed around today because it was so easy to get out.

Probably easiest game of the season. Felt inevitable as soon as we kicked off. Interesting he went with Nelson instead of Coady. I'm glad he did. Only real annoyance is Fatawu not getting himself on the score sheet, I feel he needs a goal to go with so much of his good play. Always would've Yunus on to continue his confidence from last 2 games. Easy.

Everton are ugly to watch but it always gives them a chance.

Away from home McAteer makes sense rather than Yunus to begin with.

Cheer up for ****s sake, just scored an absolute belter. Who cares if you used to play for them. For me it's more disrespectful to your current team that you're not celebrating.

Most Everton goal ever. Its great delivery, every corner has been on the money.

Rehan could've put that anywhere. You never know with this team but can't see a recovery this time. You can't keeping giving India a big first innings lead.

Wonder what Roots average is since giving up captaincy. I don't feel it would be too good. Probably need a hundred from one of these two if we are to get parity.