Jarrad Branthwaite issues fitness update before England duty and explains Thierno Barry form

Jarrad Branthwaite confirmed he is feeling good ahead of joining England for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, following a recent concussion layoff. The Everton defender spoke after his side's 3-1 Premier League victory over Coventry City on Friday, during which teammate Thierno Barry scored twice to bring his season total to 10 goals in all competitions.

Branthwaite credited Barry's strong form to growing confidence and hard work after taking a season to settle following his transfer from Villarreal. The match also marked manager David Moyes equaling Harry Catterick's record of 592 games in charge of Everton.