Everton recall Ross Barkley from Sheffield Wednesday

Everton have recalled midfielder Ross Barkley from his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.

The Toffees have brought the 18-year-old back early after skipper Phil Neville was ruled out for up to eight weeks following knee surgery.

He made 13 appearances for the Championship side, scoring four goals.

Neville, 35, underwent surgery on Friday and missed Everton's 2-1 defeat by Reading on Saturday.

Barkley, who made his Premier League debut against QPR last season, has played nine games for David Moyes's side.