The striker's Everton career felt as if it had run its course, even if the toils endured by his replacements pushed some towards revisionism

Everton rallied for a point in an engaging 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.

There have been highs and lows for Everton this season. The Toffees, at times, have looked like a genuine threat to gatecrash the top six, but they’ve also fallen flat too often, which has kept them in the middle of the table as we head towards the top of the stretch.

Whether Grealish ends up having surgery or not, the initial prognosis did not bode well. Not for the player, who will see his World Cup chances further dwindle during his extended spell on the sidelines, or an Everton side already starved of creativity.

Tim Iroegbunam has taken on an increasingly big role for Everton this season, but he could now be on his way out before the end of the month.

Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-1 draw with Leeds United

Everton’s winless streak at Hill Dickinson Stadium continued with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Monday night.Thierno Barry scored his fourth goal in his last five league games to rescue a