Dewsbury-Hall was Everton's brightest attacking prospect although he, too, could not unlock the Cottagers - but it seemed a set-piece might when Tarkowski volleyed home after Keane's header was parried, only for the flag to go up again.

French striker Thierno Barry was given a standing ovation by the crowd at Hill Dickinson Stadium but has to get off the mark since his £27million transfer to the Premier League

Everton lack an attacking outlet at full-back beyond summer signing Adam Aznou, who is deemed not physically ready. Between them, Jake O’Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko have created just five chances, and the latter is yet to complete a cross. It has led to an over-reliance on isolated wingers Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye to fashion chances.

Everton FC, currently 14th in the Premier League, hosts 15th-place Fulham (+233) on Saturday, in a clash of bottom-half clubs. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.

David Moyes credited Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for his impact on the Everton team after one of his best performances for the club.

A point at Sunderland is no cause for complaint, but there is still an edginess and restlessness around Everton as they strive for balance

Sunderland has come from behind to draw with Everton 1-1 at home in the Premier League. The surprising Black Cats move into fourth place, equal on points with Liverpool and Bournemouth.

Thierno Barry has delivered an emotional message of thanks to Everton ’s supporters. And the striker has explained the decision behind his online profile picture.

Tottenham target Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, Chelsea set to rival Spurs for Juventus striker Jonathan David, and Liverpool linked with £88m move for Inter's Alessandro Bastoni.

Fulham are in trouble late in the second half as Michael Keane gets enough on the ball to guide his effort into the back of the net to make it 2-0 for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium.