Everton midfielder James Garner is pushing for his first Premier League start as a Toffee.

Garner, who arrived from Manchester United in the summer, was impressive during a loan spell at Nottingham Forest last term as they earned promotion.

However, he has found it tough to play regularly at Everton, especially with his injury issues in recent months.

He told the Everton website: “I'm getting stronger every week, and training every day, which helps.

“The last two games, I've come on, so I'm getting stronger each week and I'm just pushing now for that start.

“I had a little bit of a stress fracture, and I was out for three months or so. I've never had an injury like that, so for me it was tough.

“Like I say, I've never been injured, so not being able to play and train was tough. I'm back fit now and I'm raring to go."