MEDIA WATCH

What The Papers Say - 19 May

The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.

The Mirror reflects on Blackpool's win against Oxford in the League One play-offs, in particular the performance of Everton loanee Ellis Simms. 

The 20-year-old scored a double in their semi-final first leg as the Tangerines won 3-0. 

Simms takes his tally up to 16 for the season at Blackpool and the youngster appears on course for a trip to Wembley. 

The Liverpool Echo reports on team news ahead of tonight's Wolves clash. 

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in his press conference that both Yerry Mina and Joshua King are in contention for the Blues' final home game of 2020/21.

"I think it is always good to have all the squad available," the Everton manager said.

"I can do the right choice for the line-up tomorrow but it is true the line-up will not be so important.

"The reaction and the attitude we have to show after the defeat to Sheffield United is.

"The key point is not the line-up. It is the attitude and strong reaction we want to show because we have the supporters back.

"We have to show them a good attitude and a good spirit."

The Daily Mail also draws quotes from the Blues boss' press conference as he insisted he would be happy to sell players who are not happy at the Club.

The Italian discussed taking the team to a higher standard next season and says he needs the right attitude from his players. 

"I don’t want players here who are unhappy and if there are players who are not happy to stay here, they can ask to leave," Ancelotti told the media. 

"There is no problem at all. I want players who are happy and want to stay at Everton and feel part of this project. There is no player I can force to stay here."