Toffees succeed at the seaside

Everton began their preparations for the Barclays Premier League season with a 4-1 friendly win over Morecambe.

Francisco Junior gave the Toffees an early lead before Leon Osman set up further goals for Apostolos Vellios and Jack Rodwell before half-time. Victor Anichebe grabbed number four before Jim Bentley, whose testimonial the match was for, fittingly hit a consolation for the npower League Two hosts.