Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale have developed an excellent working relationship at Newcastle United (Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Eddie Howe is facing a big call on who plays in goal at Everton tonight with Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale vying for the number 1 spot.

Pope's decision to come charging out of his goal in a bid to stop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang went wrong in Marseille and sparked an instant debate in the fanbase on whether it is time to switch goalkeepers. Howe said yesterday: "All options are on the table. I need to think long and hard about who I pick, and I will try to do that on merit.

"I get the luxury of seeing the players every day, goalkeepers included. I think Nick is vastly experienced and a very level character."

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