Everton Morning Round-Up, Friday 13th November 2026: Jack Grealish Apologises to Fans After Disciplinary Breach as He Returns in Behind-Closed-Doors Game
Jack Grealish has issued a public apology to Everton supporters after an absence linked to a breach of discipline, with the Liverpool Echo and BBC Sport both reporting on his statement (Liverpool Echo) (BBC Sport). He stepped up his comeback by featuring in a behind-closed-doors match against Derby County at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday (Liverpool Echo).
On the international front, EvertonFC.com reports that Jordan Pickford and James Garner both played their part as England beat Croatia 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals, with Pickford edging closer to a century of caps for his country (EvertonFC.com).
Looking back at the Premier League clash with Coventry City, the Liverpool Echo's Everton jury has been revisiting the VAR talking points from the 3-1 comeback win, including a statement on the Thierno Barry incident that caused some anger among fans. That victory over Coventry has already been played, with Everton coming out 3-1 winners [per Matches].
Away from the pitch, the Liverpool Echo's Christopher Beesley has written a personal reflection on his four years covering Everton for the paper, part of over 26 years of service at Reach, describing what makes the club special to him.
With the men's international break continuing, Evertonians can next look forward to the Premier League trip to Brentford on Monday 23 November, before a huge home game against Liverpool on Sunday 29 November [per Matches]. On the women's side, Everton Women are back in action away at Spurs in the Women's Super League on Saturday 14 November, having beaten Durham 6-0 in the League Cup in midweek [per Matches].
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