Everton breeze past Norwich

Everton signed off the season in style following the dismissal of Roberto Martinez with a comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich at Goodison Park.

James McCarthy’s outstanding strike gave the hosts the lead after 19 minutes before Leighton Baines doubled his side’s lead from the spot shortly before half time after Robbie Brady was adjudged to have fouled Romelu Lukaku.

Kevin Mirallas wrapped up the three points almost immediately after the break as Tim Howard celebrated his final Everton appearance with his 133rd clean sheet for the club.  

In contrast, it was another disappointing afternoon for Norwich, whose relegation had been confirmed in midweek after Sunderland’s win over Everton, as they failed to trouble the home side. 

Joe Royle and David Unsworth took charge of first-team affairs after Martinez left the club during the week and their four changes brought renewed energy to an Everton side which has seemed lacklustre in recent matches.

There were full debuts for youngsters Tom Davies and Kieran Dowell, with the pair contributing to an exciting and vibrant Toffees midfield, while Phil Jagielka’s timely return came a day before England manager Roy Hodgson announced his squad for Euro 2016.

The hosts started with pace and enthusiasm, chasing down every ball all over the pitch and were nearly rewarded early on but Lukaku’s volley was gathered by John Ruddy.

The goalkeeper was then called into action to deny the Belgian striker …

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