Everton tyro Ross Barkley is making good progress from his foot injury.
The Daily Mail says Barkley could be back in action sooner than expected.
The England midfielder was initially ruled out for three weeks with a fractured toe but Everton hope he will be available for the Merseyside derby at Anfield on January 28.
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