The former England international has a foot injury but boss David Moyes is hopeful he will be fit to feature.
Striker Victor Anichebe is unlikely to play after having an injection in the knee to ease bone bruising.
Moyes otherwise reports a fully-fit squad as Everton look to get their campaign up and running after last week's loss to Blackburn.
Toffees (from): Howard, Baines, Distin, Jagielka, Neville, Cahill, Fellaini, Pienaar, Osman, Arteta, Saha, Rodwell, Beckford, Bilyaletdinov, Gueye, Heitinga, Hibbert, Baxter, Coleman, Vaughan, Duffy, Mucha.
