Everton Recall Pennington from Walsall Loan Spell

Everton have today exercised their recall clause in the loan agreement of central defender Matthew Pennington, therefore ending his loan spell at Banks's Stadium.

Injury-hit Premier League side Everton have today exercised their recall clause in the loan agreement of central defender Matthew Pennington, therefore ending his loan spell at Banks's Stadium.

The Toffees, who suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool in Wednesday evening's Merseyside Derby, are experiencing a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final clash with Manchester United.

21-year-old, Warrington-born Pennington has put in several solid performances since arriving at the club in March, and will be greatly missed as the Saddlers continue to push for promotion to the Sky Bet Championship.

Meanwhile, James O'Connor is likely to return to the Walsall starting eleven this weekend as the Saddlers travel to Valley Parade to take on Bradford City in another crucial Sky Bet League 1 clash.

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By Bescot Banter at 8:48 am on Friday, 22 April 2016