Everton captain Phil Neville faces a long lay off after injuring his knee in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Fulham. Neville was stretchered from the field and club physiotherapist Mick Rathbone confirmed that the player could now be out for some time.

"An MRI scan on Monday morning has confirmed our fears and it has revealed that Phil has damaged ligaments at the back of his knee," Rathbone told the club's official website.

"He will now rest it for 48 hours to allow the swelling to go down and he will then see a specialist in London before a decision is made on how best to manage the injury."

Neville sustained the injury following a second-half challenge with Fulham's Dickson Etuhu, which Everton boss David Moyes was unhappy with.

"It's too early to estimate length of absence but I fear he is certainly facing a lengthy lay-off," added Rathbone.