Don: Everton have Michael Keane who can score with his head and he is a good shooter. Why not use him until the end of season as a centre-forward? That's what they did way back. Remember Fred Pickering? He used to be a full-back. He was big and strong had a shot on him like a mule. Keane has scored some cracking goals for us.

Everton's bid for Premier League survival has been hit by serious injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala.The Toffees confirmed on Thursday that on-loan Lyon midfielder Mangala sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his knee during their 1-0 victory at Brighton on Saturday.

Everton are stepping up their efforts to sign a new striker after Dominic Calvert-Lewin suffered a "huge" injury blow against Brighton.

Everton midfielder Orel Mangala has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season, while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to miss a number of weeks with a hamstring injury.

Tony Cottee details what Dominic Calvert-Lewin needs to do this season with contract running out after out-of-form striker returns to goals

The striker looked in immediate pain as he pulled up after challenging for a long ball against Brighton and Hove Albion. He initially received treatment on the pitch before hobbling off and heading straight down the tunnel, replaced by Beto.

Everton were handed a double injury blow on Thursday when the Premier League club announced midfielder Orel Mangala would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sidelined with a hamstring injury.