TEAM NEWS: Everton pair to be assessed, Chelsea loanee to return for Dynamo Kiev clash

EVERTON pair John Stones and Leon Osman will undergo late fitness tests ahead of Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg against Dynamo Kiev at Goodison Park.

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Roberto Martinez could have John Stones and Leon Osman fit for Thursday

Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has revealed Stones has been suffering with a virus and that Osman has picked up a knock.

Christian Atsu, recently out due to illness, could return to action with fellow winger Aaron Lennon (cup-tied) unavailable, while Leighton Baines (thigh), Bryan Oviedo (hamstring), Tony Hibbert, Steven Pienaar and Aiden McGeady (all knee) remain sidelined.

Everton provisional squad: Howard, Robles, Stones, Alcaraz, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman, Garbutt, Besic, McCarthy, Barry, Barkley, Gibson, Osman, Mirallas, Atsu, Naismith, Lukaku, Kone.

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