Everton's James McCarthy: Begins running program

McCarthy has began running outside as he attempts to return from groin surgery.

Analysis:

McCarthy's initial injury outlook was three weeks, which means he is on track to return to training during that allotted time. Gareth Barry and Idrissa Gueye are well cemented as Everton's current centre midfielders. Upon McCarthy's return, he will most likely have to wait to see starting minutes.