West Ham United’s midfield will feature Potts in a deep-lying role, with captain James Ward-Prowse and Andy Irving, who appeared as a substitute against Manchester United, operating in more advanced positions.
In attack, Lucas Paquetá is set to support Northern Ireland international Callum Marshall. The 20-year-old striker scored an impressive goal during the 3-1 pre-season victory over Grasshopper Club Zurich earlier this month.
The match comes too soon for Mexico captain Edson Álvarez, who is still building his fitness. The midfielder is therefore unable to feature at the stadium where he famously won the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup with his national team.
A victory is essential for both clubs to remain in contention for the Summer Series trophy. West Ham was narrowly defeated 2-1 by Manchester United in New Jersey on Saturday, while Everton suffered a 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth earlier that day.
Several promising young players could see action from the bench, including Academy prospects Ollie Scarles, Airidas Golambeckis, Lewis Orford, and Preston Fearon. French youngster Mohamadou Kanté, who achieved promotion from Ligue 2 with Paris FC last season, is also among the substitutes.
Today’s match will be officiated by American referee Rosendo Mendoza, a veteran of over 100 Major League Soccer (MLS) games and numerous other domestic competitions.
West Ham United: Foderingham, Walker-Peters, Casey, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Potts, Ward-Prowse ©, Irving, Paquetá, Marshall
Subs: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka, Scarles, Aguerd, Todibo, Golambeckis, Orford, Rodríguez, Kanté, Fearon, Souček, Luis Guilherme, Cornet, Bowen, Füllkrug
Everton: Travers, Patterson, Keane, O’Brien, Mykolenko, Armstrong, Gueye ©, Iroegbunam, Nidiaye, McNeil, Beto
Subs: Pickford (GK), Tyler (GK), Tarkowski, Barry, Chermiti, Alcaraz, Garner, Onyango, Heath, Thomas, Clarke
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
