Everton host Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday night, and Frank Lampard will be hoping that the Toffees can continue their unbeaten run, especially with the fresh injury lifeline that he revealed yesterday.

What's the latest?

The 44-year-old took to his pre-match press conference on Friday to reveal that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in contention to start against United this weekend, after recovering from an injury which has rendered the player unavailable for the entire season so far.

The Everton manager told the media about the England striker: "Yes, he's in contention. We'll have to see how match-fit he is but in terms of the injury he's better. It's a really good boost.

"He's a good player for us, pivotal in us staying in the league last year and want to get him playing regularly."

Lampard surely buzzing

There is no doubt that Lampard must be buzzing about the potential return of Calvert-Lewin on Sunday, and the striker's return could not have come at a better time for the Toffees manager.

Everton will face Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United over the next two weeks, three fixtures which will offer a real test of how far the team has come since the arrival of the nine summer signings, and the 25-year-old's inclusion would only give them an even greater boost.

The talented predator has scored 58 goals and delivered 18 assists in 191 appearances for the Merseysiders, making him by far the most reliable forward at the club after Richarlison's exit this summer.

Although Everton are enjoying a good run of form, they have scored as many goals as they have conceded (seven) so far this season, so they could really use the star quality and experience of Calvert-Lewin in the team in forthcoming fixtures to boost their tally of goal contributions.

The 25-year-old hasn't had the easiest 12 months, with a number of injuries plaguing his ability to contribute to the team consistently, but the Goodison Park faithful will surely be hoping that he can now return in fine form to see out the rest of the season in his customary centre-forward role.

With that being said, Lampard must be 100% sure that Calvert-Lewin is ready to return to action this weekend, as rushing him back could be detrimental to his recovery. However, it is without question that the striker's presence on the pitch would make Everton a much tougher obstacle for Erik ten Hag's side tomorrow night.