Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori was back in action yesterday for the U23s.

Funes Mori wants to hand Everton boss Sam Allardyce his second big defensive boost in a week after making his comeback from a 10-month injury absence last night.

The Argentinian defender played 45 minutes of Everton Under-23s 4-0 defeat at Arsenal.

"That was my first 45 minutes, so the manager will now decide when I can get in the first team. But I am feeling good and ready to come back," said Funes Mori.

"Of course, it has been a while. You do not forget how to play football but I just need to get used to the tempo and atmosphere of the matches again."