Andy Carroll is likely to be rested for tomorrow night's FA Cup third round tie at Everton after experiencing discomfort in his ankle.

The big striker, who also happens to celebrate his 26th birthday tomorrow is likely to be given the night off after he complained of stiffness in his foot.It is only two months since the England international returned to action following a six-month lay off as a result of torn ligaments in his left ankle, since when he has scored three times in 10 appearances.With Diafra Sakho also ruled out with a back injury and Mauro Zarate in limbo between West Ham and Queens Park Rangers (or Crystal Palace, according to other sources), Allardyce will be left with Carlton Cole and Enner Valencia to choose from.However it is likely that the 2012 play-off hero Ricardo Vaz Te will also feature at some stage, presumably in a 4-3-3 formation.