Royal Blue: Martial's theatrical tumble, Pickford's impressive form and Gomes' bright start is a plus

In our latest Royal Blue podcast we pick the bones out of Everton's trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and tackle the big issues to come out of the game.

Echo Head of Sport David Prentice hosts and is joined by Adam Jones, Chris Beesley and regular guest Gavin Buckland.

United's penalty obviously features high on the bill and the panel discuss both whether it should have been given and after it was - why Anthony Martial's theatrical tumble was not brought before the FA.

Jordan Pickford's impressive form comes under discussion but so do the less impressive displays from the likes of Seamus Coleman and Theo Walcott down the Blues right flank.

Andre Gomes' bright start at the club is highlighted while the deployment of Marco Silva's frontmen comes under scrutiny.

The various merits - or lack of them - of Everton's participation in the Checkatrade Trophy are also discussed.