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If momentum is only as good as your last match played, then both Everton and Stoke City should be confident of gaining three points Saturday when the Toffees host the Potters at Goodison Park.TheSE two sides are trying to build on second-round League Cup victories Tuesday over lower-league squads, with each recording 4-0 scorelines. For Everton (1-1-0), it was a clinical victory over League Two side Yeovil Town as Ross Barkley celebrated his first match as captain with a second-half goal to make it 2-0 before Arouna Kone sealed the victory with a late brace.That furthered the momentum of the Toffees 2-1 win at The Hawthorns over West Bromwich Albion in which Barkley assisted on the match-tying goal by Kevin Mirallas. One of the few England players to escape harsh scrutiny from this summers European Championship, Barkley was appreciative new manager Ronald Koeman gave him the armband for the match.Just before the game, the manager said that I would have the armband and just told me what it means to captain Everton Football Club, the 22-year-old told Evertons official website after advancing to a third-round match at Goodison Park against recently relegated Norwich City.I am over the moon to captain the side … Im glad that we won as well.Koeman should have everyone at his disposal save Seamus Coleman despite utilising a strong lineup to take care of The Glovers. Striker Romelu Lukaku made his first start of the season as did newcomers Yannick Bolasie and Ashley Williams from Crystal Palace and Swansea City, respectively.The new manager ruled out a bid for out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart before next Thursdays transfer deadline at his news conference and is also unconcerned Lukaku has yet to find the scoring touch that provided 25 goals in all competitions last season.Im not worried about him scoring goals, they will score, whether its Saturday or in two weeks, Koeman said at his Thursday news conference regarding Lukaku. Hes still not 100 percent of his physical level and thats very important right now. Its not important to score against a League Two team but it is important to score the first one.The Potters, meanwhile, needed their rout of League Two squad Stevenage to wipe away the bitter taste of a 4-1 thrashing administered by Manchester City over the weekend. Peter Crouch proved to be the unexpected hero as the former England international bagged a hat trick in his first action of the season as Stoke drew Hull City at home for a third-round match next month.The 35-year-old had just two goals in 18 appearances in all competitions last season, so hes hoping Tuesdays performance will be enough to make boss Mark Hughes at least consider him for this weeks 18-man roster.When the chances come along you have to be ready to grab them and show that you warrant a spot in the starting eleven, and hopefully I have been able to do that, Crouch told Stoke Citys official website. Ive not been playing and Ive been frustrated but obviously Ive still been professional about it and still been training to keep fit.For his part, Hughes took the positives of a needed shutout after seeing his team torn apart by an imperious Man City side he tipped to be in contention for the title.We scored four very good goals, controlled the game and earned a clean sheet, the manager said. We were absolutely spot on tonight, and that is how it has to be now, week in week out.Stoke have just one victory in their last nine league matches (1-3-5) dating back to last season. Marko Arnautovic, who led the team with 12 goals last season, has failed to put any of his six shots on target over the first three matches.The road team won both matches last season as Stoke City rallied to a 4-3 victory in the corresponding fixture at Goodison Park on a penalty by Arnautovic in the 91st minute. Everton returned the favour with a 3-0 thrashing at Brittania as Lukaku, Coleman and Aaron Lennon all scored in the first half to avoid a fourth straight league defeat to the Potters.Lukaku had three of Evertons six goals in the two matches last season and has four in eight lifetime matches against Stoke City.Custom Vincent Lecavalier Jersey . Jane Virtanen scored two, and Alex Roach and Elliott Peterson rounded out the offence for the Hitmen (40-15-6). Brady Brassart chipped in with three assists. Colton McCarthy scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Jack Rodewald also scored for the Warriors (15-35-9), who were 2 for 5 on the power play. Wholesale Custom Lightning Shirts . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.customlightningjersey.com/ . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Custom Lightning T-shirts . -- Jacksonville wide receiver Cecil Shorts will likely be a game-time decision whether hell play Sunday in the Jaguars home game against the San Diego Chargers. Vincent Lecavalier Jersey Large . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training.ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia freshman Jacob Eason is proving he can be trusted in the closing minutes.In fact, the young quarterbacks best play has come in high-pressure situations late in games, providing confidence that will be needed in Saturdays visit from No. 8 Auburn.Coach Kirby Smart said Eason showed impressive poise when he led the Bulldogs to a last-second 27-24 win at Kentucky last week. Eason completed each of his four passes on the game-winning drive that began with less than three minutes remaining. Georgia won on Rodrigo Blankenships 25-yard field goal as time expired.Following the game, Smart said Eason does not feel pressure. Thats just the kid. He has a very calm demeanor, which is what you want a quarterback to have.Easons first late game-winning drive came at Missouri early in the season. He also threw a go-ahead 47-yard touchdown pass to Riley Ridley with only 10 seconds remaining against Tennessee. That dramatic pass became a footnote when the Vols won the game with a Hail Mary pass.Hes a kid that the more he plays in a game, I think the more confident he gets, Smart said Monday.Georgia (5-4, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) had lost four of five, including two straight, before the win at Kentucky. Auburn (7-2, 5-1, No. 9 CFP) will be playing to preserve its SEC championship hopes and shot at making the playoffs.It hasnt been a smooth first season for Eason, who has started the last eight games.After winning the starting job from senior Greyson Lambert, Eason hasnt always played as well as in some late-game pressure situations. He has completed 145 of 272 passes for 1,754 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.Smart said Eason hhas got a long way to go.dddddddddddd.Hes got to improve, Smart said. Hes got to improve communication, decision making ... but I certainly think these opportunities at the end of the game give him a chance to show leadership and gain the confidence of the other players.Eason has not been made available to speak with reporters this season.Eason may have found a new favorite target. Javon Wims, a junior college transfer, set career highs with five catches for 90 yards against Kentucky. Wims (6-4, 215) gives Eason a tall and physical target. Wims showed his big-play potential on a 51-yard catch.Wims said he is developing a bond with Eason. He said they are just getting to know each other as friends and teammates.We both are very goofy guys, Wims said. The connection has been growing a lot stronger. Hes trusting me a lot more to make plays if he throws me the ball.Wims said last weeks game-winning drive was important for Eason.We are tremendously confident in Jacob, Wims said. He has been improving each and every week. Hes been practicing better and weve been developing better timing with him. Its going to boost his confidence going forward.Game notesSmart said S Kirby Choates, listed as the top backup to Dominick Sanders, is focusing on academics right now. Choates has missed the last four games. ... Smart said WR Jayson Stanley will miss the game with a foot injury. He said DT DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle is questionable after missing the Kentucky game with an ankle injury.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '