Heitinga faces late fitness test

Everton midfielder John Heitinga is facing a late fitness test ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Everton midfielder John Heitinga is facing a late fitness test ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Manager David Moyes will monitor Heitinga’s progress after the Dutchman suffered a foot injury in the draw against Aston Villa in midweek.

Mikel Arteta looks certain to remain absent with a groin strain while Victor Anichebe has a hip injury.

Team (from): Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Yobo, Baines, Pienaar, Osman, Heitinga, Cahill, Bilyaletdinov, Saha, Rodwell, Senderos, Yakubu, Hibbert, Turner, Duffy, Wallace.

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