Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident the club’s Academy stars can rise to the challenge when handed a chance to impress in tonight’s EFL Cup second round tie against AFC Wimbledon.

Mason Burstow, Lesley Ugochukwu and Noni Madueke are all expected to be given starts against their League Two opponents.

Everton hope to earn their first win of the campaign when they travel to Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield United host Lincoln City.