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Yannick Bolasie and Ashley Williams make full debuts as Everton name strong side to play Yeovil

Tom Bennett

Updated 23/08/2016 at 19:01 GMT

Everton have named a strong side for their League Cup tie with Yeovil Town, handing full debuts to Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie.

Everton's Ashley Williams applauds fans after the match with Yannick Bolasie

Image credit: Reuters

Williams and Bolasie moved to Goodison Park from Swansea and Crystal Palace respectively this summer and have been named in their first starting line-up by Ronald Koeman.
However, Bolasie spoke of his respect for Everton’s lower league opponents as he prepared for his first start for the Toffees.
“I remember when I was in the lower leagues, playing against a Premier League side; you want to impress and I am sure it is going to be the same for Yeovil,” Bolasie said.
It is always good to get a cup run.
"Personally, I was lucky enough to get to the FA Cup final last season and, of course, Everton got to the semi-finals as well. You can’t take those cups for granted and I am looking forward to getting some game time and improving my match sharpness.”
Ross Barkley will wear the captain’s armband against Yeovil, while Romelu Lukaku starts up-front as Ronald Koeman looks for a big win to start his first cup campaign at the club.
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