Sean Dyche gives Everton injury update and addresses his and team's performance

Everton are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they take on Nottingham Forest in a huge clash at Goodison Park.

The Blues are currently one point above fourth-from-bottom Forest and two above third-from-bottom Luton Town, who will have the chance to climb out of the drop spots on Saturday when they host Brentford before their relegation rivals meet on Merseyside.

But Everton cannot look beyond themselves - especially given their performance in their last outing. Monday's 6-0 annihilation to Chelsea was "miles off the mark," according to Sean Dyche, while James Tarkowski went further, calling it "embarrassing" before apologising to the travelling supporters.

Blues boss Dyche will no doubt be asked what the reaction has been to the sorry defeat at his latest press conference, which takes place at Finch Farm at 1.30pm today (Friday, April 19).

With Everton seeing Jarrad Branthwaite, captain Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson all suffering injuries at Stamford Bridge, Dyche is also likely to give an injury update before the massive match with Forest who, like Everton, remain in the fight for survival after having been deducted points for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. Both clubs have appealed against their latest charges.

Joe Thomas will at Everton's training ground to bring you live updates from Dyche's press conference.

Fans are 'amazing'

Dyche is now asked about the role the fans have played in supporting Everton over the difficult recent seasons - and how important that is this season.

Dyche says he is still in his "infancy" here and learning about the club. He says after the last 15 games some are deeming he is not doing a very good job but he says he will never