David Moyes backed Everton's decision to drop Jack Grealish for Thursday's Carabao Cup win over Newcastle. Grealish did not feature because he failed to show for a training session in the build-up to the cup tie, according to Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie. The loan Manchester City forward missed Saturday's defeat at Arsenal due to illness but had started Everton's previous three Premier League matches against Ipswich, Hull City and Chelsea.
Everton booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium. James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry were all on the scoresheet before Dan Burn's late consolation. The Toffees will travel to Fleetwood Town in the last eight in December.
Jarrad Branthwaite also remained unavailable for a second successive game as he continues to follow concussion protocols.
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