The quartet all came through unscathed in a 60-minute training game. They will continue to work over the next week and could be in line for a place in Silva’s squad for the home clash with Palace on October 21.

Colombia centre-back Mina resumed training with his teammates in mid-September following a month of rehabilitation. He was forced back on the sidelines after bruising his foot in a minor training-ground collision but is now in full training again and came through the behind-closed-doors clash with no issues.

Portugal international Gomes is also closing in on a first Toffees appearance following his deadline day loan deal. The 25-year-old central midfield player has recovered fully from a hamstring injury which has frustrated his efforts since arriving from La Liga.

The midfield options have been further bolstered by the return to fitness of McCarthy. The 27-year-old, capped 41 times by the Republic of Ireland, has not featured since January 20 when he suffered a double leg break in the Toffees’ 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison.

Academy graduate Baningime, who signed a new four-year deal with Everton in May, has been out of action after suffering an ankle injury in pre-season.

Skipper Phil Jagielka also played a full part in the game. The 36-year-old centre-back has returned to full training having recovered from a knee problem.