Everton’s pre-season has not got off to the most blistering of starts, having first rescued a draw against Sligo Rovers before just yesterday losing to Salford City. Sean Dyche attests that this is all part of the process, and that gaining fitness is the main goal, but the confidence that a strong pre-season can bring for the new Premier League season is certainly quantifiable. Fortunately, there is still time to turn things around, whilst it is also worth noting that there have been huge gaps left in the squad through injury and unavailability. The gaffer has actually just provided an update …