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Marco Silva features in Wednesday’s Liverpool Echo, with the Everton manager revealing his belief that centre-back Yerry Mina can supplement his fine defensive performances with key contributions at the other end of the pitch.

Mina went close to opening his account for the season in Saturday’s clash with Manchester City at Goodison Park. The Colombian twice rose high to meet inviting Gylfi Sigurdsson crosses but saw his powerful headed efforts athletically saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson on each occasion.

"Unfortunately for us he didn’t score but let’s hope he can in the next game because he is getting the chances,” said Silva.

"At set pieces he is really strong."

The local read also reflects on Everton Under-21s’ impressive 2-0 victory at Burton Albion in the Leasing.com Trophy on Tuesday night.

Goals from Ellis Simms and Antony Evans secured maximum points for David Unsworth’s team, who sit top of Group E and remain unbeaten in all competitions this season.

And the Echo reports on Everton great Adrian Heath’s momentous campaign in charge of MLS side Minnesota United FC.

Heath has led Minnesota to the MLS play-offs for the first time in the club’s history.