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​New Everton boss Allardyce missing for Europa League clash

Everton boss Sam Allardyce will miss Thursday's Europa League match at Apollon Limassol in Cyprus because of a "pre-arranged medical appointment".

First-team coaches Craig Shakespeare and Duncan Ferguson will take charge of the team for the trip.

Everton are bottom of Group E and unable to qualify for the last 32.

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