Bernard 7/10, Maarten Stekelenburg 5/10 as Everton suffer another early exit

Wasted opportunities define Everton and their relationship with the Carabao Cup. This theme continued on Tuesday night as the latest chapter in this troubled marriage saw the home side lose 4-3 to Southampton on penalties after the two sides finished level at 1-1 after 90 minutes.

A disjointed Everton team showing seven changes to the starting XI lost their way around the 30-minute mark and were fortunate to extend the match to penalties. Substitute Theo Walcott grabbed a late equaliser to send...