GORDON WEST, Goalkeeper  A native of Darfield (near Barnsley), who started with Blackpool, making his senior debut for them in October 1960, at the age of 17, West signed for Everton—at a then record fee for a goalkeeper—in March 1962. Including 31 League outings while with Blackpool, he made his 200th League appearance last November. Has been capped at Youth and Under-23 level.

TOMMY WRIGHT, Right Back  One of several home-produced players in Everton's ranks, Wright started as an apprentice, having his first senior outing in an Inter Cities Fairs Cup game against Valerengen (Norway) in October 1964, and his League baptism three days later. He became a regular choice a couple of months later, quickly maturing into a most consistent player who has never been absent since except when injured. Was born in Liverpool.

RAY WILSON, Left Back  Started his professional career with Huddersfield Town in August 1952, after serving on the ground staff, making his League debut in October 1956. Played in 262 League games for the Yorkshire club prior to signing for Everton in the summer of IS64, when Mick Meagan made the journey in the opposite direction in part exchange. Wilson has played for England in 60 internationals.

HOWARD KENDALL, Right Half  When he played at Wembley in the 1964 Final against West Ham United, Kendall became the youngest player ever to figure in a senior Cup Final on this ground. Then with Preston North End, he was 20 days short of his 18th birthday, but gave a splendid display, showing no sign of nerves. He had made his League debut for Preston in May 1963, figuring in 107 League games for the Deepdale club until his transfer to Everton in March of last year. Gained his first Under-23 cap last November.

BRIAN LABONE, Centre Half (Captain) This Liverpool-born skipper is Everton's longest serving player of the current staff, who gave up the chance of a University career to sign for them in July 1957. He had his initial League outing in March 1958, aged 18, and became a regular first-team choice in the autumn of 1959, playing his 350th League game a month ago. Has been capped at Under-23 level and in six full internationals.

COLIN HARVEY, Left Half  Another of Everton's former juniors and an England Under-23 cap, Harvey's first senior appearance was against Inter Milan in the European Cup in September 1963, in Milan.  Though he came out of that stiff test with flying colours, it was not until the end of that winter he made his League debut. The following season he established himself as a regular first-team choice at inside forward, switching to the No. 6 shirt at the start of the 1966-67 campaign.

JIMMY HUSBAND, Outside Right  A former apprentice who hails from Newcastle, Husband joined the Goodison club after leaving school, and had his first experience in the Football League side in April 1965, against Fulham at Craven Cottage, followed by four outings the following winter, during which he also played four times for the England Youth team. Gained England Under-23 caps on the Continental tour last summer. He has played in three forward berths for Everton this season.

ALAN BALL, Inside Right  First came to prominence with Blackpool, for whom he played his initial League game—against Liverpool at Anfield—in August 1962, a few weeks after signing his first professional form. He figured in 116 League matches for the seaside club prior to signing for Everton at the start of the 1966-67 campaign, topped Everton's list of goalscorers last season, and has been scoring consistently this winter. Has been capped by England in 24 full internationals, the first of them in May 1965.

JOE ROYLE, Centre Forward  When making his League debut in January 1966, Royle became the youngest player to figure in Everton's senior side, being then 16 and nine months. He had one further League outing that season and four the following winter, but in the current campaign has established himself as a regular first-team choice, adding height and weight and strong finishing powers to the front line. He is particularly good with his head. A native of Liverpool.

ROGER KENYON, Inside Left Still another of Everton's own products, who began as an apprentice three years ago, and played regularly in the reserve side last season at wing half and centre half. Was promoted to a first-team place as deputy to injured Howard Kendall in December, and later appeared at left half while Colin Harvey was unfit, earning considerable praise for his very sound displays. Is a native of Blackpool.

JOHN MORRISSEY, Outside Left  Unlike most of his Goodison Park colleagues who are natives of Liverpool, Morrissey did not begin his career at Everton, but with the rival Anfield club, which he joined upon leaving school. Played his initial League game for Liverpool ten years ago, having 36 League outings for the Anfielders before signing for Everton at a very modest fee in August 1962—and gaining a championship medal in his first season with them, when he was third highest goalscorer. Started the current season with 101 Everton appearances in League matches.

ALEX YOUNG, Substitute  One of Everton's most popular players of recent years. Young, born in Loanhead, was signed from Hearts in November 1960, while still doing his National Service. A Scottish international who has played for his country on eight occasions. Young's career with Everton at the start of this season stood at 72 goals in 203 League games, during which he had filled all the forward positions. Is an extremely talented ball player, very good with his head despite lack of inches, and most stylish in all he does.