Everton’s young team are definitely turning heads in the Transfer Tavern and our landlord is arguing that Ronald Koeman’s side is on to big things, with the turnover of talent coming through the gates of Goodison Park.

And what better test for this young and bright side than to play in Derby day against a Liverpool side, who have also looked good in recent weeks after a dodgy start to the new year.

The banter really is flying around the Merseyside-born punters here in the Transfer Tavern and Everton fans are looking for their side to rally, after the loss of their influential full-back, Seamus Coleman, who suffered a double leg break during the international break.

Whilst there is no doubt Coleman will come back stronger, he and the Toffees in the Tavern will be hoping that their side gain revenge on a Liverpool side that beat them 1-0 at Goodison Park earlier in the season, thanks to a late gasp Sadio Mane goal.

Furthermore, the debate has led too who will replace Coleman, as well as who else will make the XI in this strong Liverpool side. One thing is for sure, our landlord knows who he will pick for the game.

Let’s take a look at the Everton side he would like to see on Merseyside derby day…..

GK: Joel Robles

Since replacing Maarten Stekelenburg in the last derby, Joel has kept his place as Ronald Koeman’s number 1.

RB: Mason Holgate

A real talking part from the Evertonians in the Tavern has seen them ask who will replace Coleman at right back?

Our landlord believes Koeman will hand young Mason Holgate a chance to stake a claim for his spot.

CB: Phil Jagielka

A Merseyside derby legend, Everton fans are still talking about the Jagielka’s spectacular equaliser from this fixture in 2014.

CB: Ashley Williams

Our landlord believes the Welshman will have to be at his best if the Toffees are to stop Liverpool’s dangerous attack.

LB: Leighton Baines

One of his quieter seasons, there is still no doubting Baines’ importance to this Everton side.

Expect to see him start still.

CM: Tom Davies

Everton fans in the Tavern are buzzing to see how Davies performs in a game that will mean so much to the local lad.

CM: Morgan Schneiderlin

Our landlord is arguing that the Frenchman has been the January signing of the season, a statement that has caused much debate in the Tavern.

When on his A game, Schneiderlin is a key cog in Ronald Koeman’s team.

CM: Idrissa Gueye

The engine in Everton’s midfield, Gueye will have to be wary of the engine Liverpool’s midfield also possess.

RM: Ross Barkley

Back to his best and unused by England, Barkley will be looking to prove a point to Gareth Southgate and England with a strong performance against the Reds.

ST: Romelu Lukaku

If Lukaku can expose Liverpool’s shaky defence, our landlord believes the blue half of Merseyside may well receive the bragging rights come Monday morning.

LM: Dominic Calvert-Lewin

After his goal against Hull, Toffees in the Tavern are begging Koeman not to drop the youngster.

Calvert-Lewin will be looking to keep his place over January signing Ademola Lookman.