Grealish set to keep his usual spot on the left

WHEN asked if any players might be back for Everton's trip to Nottingham Forest, David Moyes remarked: "There's a chance, we hope so.

- By CHRIS BEESLEY

We'll wait and see.Realistically, that answer would appear to centre around Jack Grealish.

Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye are both away with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite - who hasn't played all season - are not expected to be fit until the New Year.

After coming on as a 71st minute substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Leeds United in the Blues' opening game of the season on August 18, less than a week after signing, until the goalless draw at Burnley last time out, Grealish had featured in every match this term other than when the on-loan player was ineligible to face parent club Manchester City.