Everton boss Roberto Martinez has revealed Ross Barkley is close to a playing return.
He expects Barkley to rejoin first-team training next week.
"Ross Barkley is developing well and I hope he will join the group next week to start working with the full team as early as next Wednesday," the Toffees boss said.
"I think it's too early (to come back) after the international break.
"He will be back to work with the team after the internationals.
"We don't know how long it will take for Ross to be match fit."
