Everton vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

McNeil, now operating on the right, combines with Young and the veteran's cross is met by Beto but he balloons his header over the crossbar. A decent opportunity for the substitute.

Beto leaps well to meet McNeil's cross but can't generate any power and direct the header well enough to worry Flekken, who claims easily.

Mykolenko drifts a lovely pass cross to Ndiaye but his pass across goes straight to Thiago and Brentford can clear.

Substitution Jesper Grænge Lindstrøm Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal

More groans from the Everton crowd as Mykolenko overhits a cross from the left. Despite the man advantage, the home side have drifted out of the match at a crucial juncture.

Substitution Yoane Wissa Bileko Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues

Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Kevin Schade

Brentford are continuing to probe down the left, with Lewis-Potter having the beating of Young. Eventually the play breaks down as Jensen's through pass to Mbeumo has too much on it.

Brentford are getting stronger as this half goes on, with Janelt freeing up Lewis-Potter down the left but his poor cross is gratefully claimed by Pickford in the Everton goal. A tireless performance from the fullback this afternoon.

A forceful run from McNeil sees him drive forward but his effort goes well wide of the post once again. He's looked dangerous but the end product from the attacker has been found wanting on numerous occasions.