Martinez's squad are capable of winning the League
Cup, ahead of their clash with Reading.
Tim Howard claims Everton's squad believe they have what it
takes to win the League Cup ahead of their trip to Reading for
Tuesday's third-round tie.
Roberto Martinez's men were unfortunate not to bring all three
points back from Swansea City on Saturday, wasting numerous
chances as they drew 0-0.
That clean sheet is Everton's third of the season on the road,
and Howard says the squad is aiming for a strong cup run to
really kick-start their campaign.
"The manager seems to pick a strong team that wants to win
the cup and we as a squad believe we can," he told Everton's
website.
"Obviously it's important we get through a very tricky tie -
Reading are playing well and they'll be at home.
"It's going to be difficult for us but we don't play again in the
league until the following Monday, so it'll be an opportunity for
us to go there and have a good game."
Martinez will be hoping that Muhamed Besic and Seamus
Coleman will be fit to face Steve Clarke's in-form side after they
both missed the stalemate in south Wales, though England
Under-21 defender Tyias Browning impressed on his full
Premier League debut on Saturday.
Reading bounced back from a defeat to Derby County with a 2-0
win over Bristol City last time out, and goalscorer Garath
McCleary is hoping for another strong show in the cups after
Clarke's men reached the FA Cup semi-finals last term.
"We've done well in the cups of late, so hopefully we can cause
another upset and go through," the winger told Reading's official
site.
"As a player you always want to pit your wits against the best in
the Premier League and England. So we’re looking forward to
playing against Everton who have been doing really well lately,
and hopefully we can grab a win."
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