​Your daily dose of Everton news and rumoursDespite Jordan Pickford’s best efforts, England conceded twice late on to lose 2-1 to defending World Cup champions Argentina in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. [BBC]AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEverton are pressing to open talks with Manchester City over a summer move for right-back Rico Lewis, with the club now positioned at the front of the queue for the 21-year-old. [Grand Old Team]Why Jarrad Branthwaite’s presence in Scotland is Everton’s biggest boost of the summer. [Read Everton]Iliman Ndiaye plea made amid Manchester United interest as Everton transfers proposed – Everton have been urged to keep Ndiaye by the club’s former winger Anders Limpar. [Liverpool Echo]Everton Under-18s have welcomed 11 new scholars into their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Many of this season’s recruits have already made their debuts for the Under-18s in the past 12 months, with some attaining international honours. [Everton FC]Aston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey following her departure from Everton. [Womens Football]AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYakubu delivers honest verdict on Everton strikers and Liam Delap transfer. [Liverpool Echo]Europa League and Conference League qualifiers take centre stage as the World Cup takes a break before the final on Sunday.Full schedule of games here.Twitter | Threads | Facebook