Rooney is dropped to Everton bench

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Everton manager Ronald Koeman has dropped Wayne Rooney to the bench for Sunday afternoon's home game against Burnley.

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Koeman makes five changes to the Everton team after the 2-2 midweek Europa League draw at home to Apollon Limassol.

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— Everton (@Everton) October 1, 2017

Michael Keane comes in against his former club after recovering from a foot injury, while Oumar Niasse starts after scoring twice as a substitute in the home win over Bournemouth.

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Nikola Vlasic, who scored against Apollon Limassol, comes in for his first Premier League start.

Source: espn.co.uk