Everton confirm latest pre-season friendly - and will come up against four familiar faces

Everton have arranged a clash against Championship side Blackpool.
By Will Rooney
Published 29th Jun 2022, 15:18 BST
Updated 29th Jun 2022, 15:32 BST
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Everton have confirmed they will play a pre-season friendly against Blackpool.

Frank Lampard’s side will travel to Bloomfield Road on Sunday 24 July (15.00 BST kick-off).

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And four former Toffees will line-up for Michael Appleton’s Championship side.

Luke Garbutt, Callum Connolly, Josh Bowler and Shayne Lavery are under contract at the Seasiders.

They all spent time at Goodison Park earlier in their respective careers but totalled just 13 first-team appearances between them.

Tickets for the game arepriced at £15 for adults, £10 for seniors (over-65s and 18-21) and £5 for under-18s.

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The clash takes place after Everton return from their pre-season tour to America.

The Bues face Arsenal in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday 16 July (00.00 BST).

They then face Minnesota United - managed by Goodison hero Adrian Heath - at Allianz Field on Wednesday 20 July (01.00 BST).

Related topics:BlackpoolFrank LampardShayne LaveryJosh Bowler

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