Hayley Ladd has joined Everton on a permanent deal from Manchester United after five years at the club, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Everton are set to sign Manchester United midfielders Hayley Ladd on a permanent deal and Emma Watson on loan until the end of the season. Ladd, who has completed her medical, wanted more game time ahead of this summer’s European Championship,

Yes, league points are far more important for the time being, but the Blues need to reacquaint themselves with the feeling of winning games and scoring goals. If they can do that against Peterborough it will have been a useful night's work, but winning the game is first and foremost.

Amid all this, Dyche is trying to prepare his underperforming side for Thursday’s third-round tie at Goodison Park and he knows he needs a result. The former Burnley boss said: “It’s just another game that’s very important,

Everton manager Sean Dyche said Tuesday he understands the Toffees' new owners may be considering his position as he battles to preserve the club's Premier League status.