Stanley Mills has returned to Everton from his loan spell with Oxford United after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie at Coventry.

The 20-year-old midfielder, who impressed after joining the League One club in July, was taken off on a stretcher late on at the CBS Arena. He has since returned to Finch Farm and a medical investigation confirmed a significant knee injury that will require surgery before rehabilitation under the care of Everton medical staff.

Everton would like to thank Oxford United for their support in dealing with the injury.