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Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during the Preseason Friendly match at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
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EVERTON’S Jarrad Branthwaite has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan for the rest of the 2020-21 season in a move which bolsters the Lancashire club’s defence as they make a push for the play-off places.

Injuries to other defenders mean the 18-year-old centreback could make his debut in tomorrow’s Championship fixture against Stoke City.

Tony Mowbray’s side have impressed at times so far this season with a possession-oriented game which wouldn’t look out of place in the top tier of English football.

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