Hull vs Everton team news: Ross Barkley starts in midfield for the Toffees whilst Tom Huddlestone drops to the bench for the home side

ROSS BARKLEY has been given the nod to start in midfield for Everton by Ronald Koeman.

The England international was dropped to the bench for their latest victory over Leicester but will have a chance to impress on Friday.

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Funes Mori drops to the bench whilst Kevin Mirallas keeps his place in the starting XI.

For the home side the major talking point is Mike Phelan's decision to rest Tom Huddlestone in favour of David Meyler.

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Ryan Mason continues to sit on the bench as Dieumerci Mbokani leads the line in attack.

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What is the latest Hull team news?

Boss Mike Phelan could rest one or two names for the visit of Everton with their clash against Man City coming just four days before.

Ryan Mason could come back into midfield from the start whilst Shaun Maloney is also pushing for a start.

Who is definitely out for Hull?

INJURED: Bruce, Hernandez, Keane, Luer, Odubajo

DOUBTS: Lenihan, McGregor

BANNED: N/A

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What is the latest Everton team news?

Ronald Koeman has hinted that he could ring in the changes against Hull. He said in his pre-match press conference: "It's a tough period and you can't do it with eleven players. Everyone needs to be ready."

James McCarthy has resumed light training but will miss the clash against Hull.

Ross Barkley could be back in the starting XI whilst goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg is out with a knee injury.

Who is definitely out for Everton?

INJURED: Stekelenburg, McCarthy, Bolasie, Besic Pennington

DOUBTS: N/A

BANNED: N/A

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When is Hull vs Everton?

THE game will take place on Friday December 30 at 8pm at the KC Stadium.

What time can I watch it?

HULL'S clash with Everton will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 with coverage getting underway at 7pm.

And you can watch all of the goals and match highlights on the Sun Football app.

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Form guide?

Hull - LLLDL

Everton - WLWLD

Who is going to win - latest odds?

Hull: 16/5

Draw: 12/5

Everton: 9/10 (All odds subject to change. Odds from )

Sunsport prediction

Hull 2-2 Everton - 16/1