CAPTAIN PHIL Neville made his comeback from injury yesterday but Everton reserves lost 1-0 to West Ham.

The Toffees named a side which also included Seamus Coleman, Jermaine Beckford and Yakubu for the clash but were unable to find an equaliser after the visitors took a first-half lead.

A defensive mix-up between Shane Duffy and Iain Turner produced the only goal of the game at Finch Farm, Junior Stanislas scoring six minutes in.

Everton searched desperately for an equaliser but were denied on numerous occasions by Hammers goalkeeper Marek Stech. Jermaine Beckford was left particularly frustrated as he went close several times including a chip that was pushed on to the post.

Five of the seven players that started on the bench in Saturday's dramatic 3-3 draw with Manchester United were handed a start by Alan Stubbs, as the likes of Neville and Yakubu continued to increase their fitness after lay-offs and impress manager David Moyes.