Everton defender Phil Jagielka is confident their derby rookies can handle the tension of a clash with Liverpool.

Royston Drenthe and Denis Stracqualursi will be experiencing their first taste of derby action if selected, while the likes of Apostolos Vellios, Ross Barkley and Magaye Gueye could also be involved for the first time against the Reds.

"Roy will know about derbies and was at Madrid who have some big rivalries and Denis will pick up on the vibe of it all. I am sure they will be fine," Jagielka told evertontv.