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Ashley Williams, Yannick Bolasie to make first Everton starts in EFL Cup

New Everton signings Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie are set for their full debuts in the EFL Cup at home to Yeovil Town.

The pair came off the bench in Saturday's win at West Brom but are to be given a chance to impress from the off against the League Two side.

Striker Romelu Lukaku, who also made his first appearance of the season after a heel injury as a substitute at the Hawthorns, is set to lead the line.

"For them, it's really important to have game time," said manager Ronald Koeman.

"In the case of Ashley, he did not play a friendly [in pre-season].