Bolton Wanderers vs. Everton - News - July 25, 2026

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Hayden Hackney - Continues squad integration Hackney (undisclosed) continues to be integrated into squad training after recovering from an injury suffered at the end of last season, and is expected to feature against Stoke Ci...

Impact Hackney joined Everton this summer from Middlesbrough on a five year deal after captaining the club through last season's Championship campaign and being named Championship Player of the Season. His gradual reintegration into full training suggests the club is easing him in carefully following the injury, and his expected involvement against Stoke should mark a meaningful step in his early buildup with his new teammates.

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Tyler Dibling - Dealing with minor knock Dibling (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's friendly against Bolton due to a minor knock, according to the club.

Impact Dibling has been building toward a bigger role after signing with Everton, and this new knock is a minor setback to monitor, though he is expected to feature against Stoke City in midweek. His involvement in that fixture should provide a clearer picture of where he stands physically as preseason continues.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

James Garner - Undergoes successful groin surgery Garner has undergone successful surgery to address the groin issue identified during preseason and has begun his rehabilitation at Finch Farm, with a return to first team training...

Impact Garner finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets in the final third, so this surgery is a significant setback given his importance to the team. His recovery is described as progressing as expected, though his targeted return timeline means he could miss the start of the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign, and his rehabilitation will be worth monitoring closely as the season approaches.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Starts friendly vs Bolton Branthwaite (hamstring) is fit to be in the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against Bolton, the club posted.

Impact Branthwaite's return to the starting XI is an encouraging sign after being held out of an earlier preseason friendly against Dundee as a precaution while recovering from a hamstring injury sustained toward the end of last season. His involvement confirms he has moved past that cautious approach, positioning him to build toward full match fitness as Everton continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

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