What The Papers Say - 29 October

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Liverpool World focuses on Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock after the Club announced that the first stage of laying the pitch is complete.

It was revealed on Monday afternoon that a germination blanket has been laid, with the move from Goodison Park to Everton Stadium edging closer.

Journalist Will Rooney writes: “[It's an update] fans will simply love. Supporters are getting excited as the prospect of the switch becomes more real as each week passes.“

The BBC focuses on Beto’s performance during the Blues 1-1 draw with Fulham on home soil on Saturday.

The forward’s header in the 95th minute secured a point for Sean Dyche’s side, who stretched their unbeaten run to five games.

Speaking on Match of The Day, former Blue Theo Walcott said: “Beto came on, he wants to make a point, he wants to be in that team. He encouraged the crowd and got them hyped up, he put himself in the right areas and caused a different problem. The emotion, excitement and relief to get his goal is brilliant to see.”

InsideFutbol writes about Zan Luk-Leban after the youngster’s terrific performance in Everton Under-21s 2-0 victory over Liverpool.

The shot-stopper made several crucial saves during the mini-derby and was praised by Head Coach Paul Tait after the contest.

The outlet writes: “Despite clocking 41 appearances for Farsley Celtic last term, Leban stayed at Everton this campaign and has played three times for the club’s Under-21s this term.

“Tait revealed that Leban helps out the first team, is always around them and he insisted that is the reason why he was not given a loan move in the summer.”

Finally, according GiveMeSport, Everton are eyeing up a move for winger Tom Fellows, with claims Director of Football Kevin Thelwell has sent scouts to The Hawthorns to watch the West Brom wide man in action.

Fellows has five assists to his name already this season and netted his first goal for England Under-21s on his debut earlier this season.