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January signing Morgan Schneiderlin is in line to make his first start for Everton.

Blues boss Ronald Koeman says the French international is ready to be named in the XI to face Stoke City on Wednesday night.

Schneiderlin has made two appearances since sealing his £20m move from Manchester United earlier this month.

The 27-year-old played the final 25 minutes against Manchester City and then the last half an hour at Crystal Palace.

But now Schneiderlin is in the frame to start.

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“It is possible he will start at Stoke because he is training and in good condition,” Koeman said.

“I didn’t change the team after Manchester City because everyone did a great job, but it is possible we change now, because finally you need to choose your next team.”

“It is can be tactical, it is about freshness,” Koeman added.

“Now we have competition and everybody is on a good level.

“James McCarthy is on a good level and that makes it very competitive in some positions.”