Everton boss Frank Lampard insists Dominic Calvert-Lewin wasn't dropped for defeat to Wolves.
The striker was absent from the squad for the 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon, with Conor Coady's second half header being the decider between the two teams.
Lampard refused to be drawn on if Calvert-Lewin will be available to face Newcastle United on Thursday.
The Blues manager revealed after the match that illness had kept the England international from being involved this weekend, and it's not yet clear when he will be back for his side.
Lampard told his post-match press conference: "He is not well, so we will see."
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