Reasons for derby confidence and what to make of Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Everton

The Royal Blue podcast panel haven't quite got derby fever but they are confident ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.

Host Phil Kirkbride is joined by Head of Sport Dave Prentice, Everton reporter Adam Jones and Gavin Buckland to talk about the 232nd meeting between the Blues and Liverpool.

And confidence abounds with the lads fully expecting Everton to produce a performance to be proud of as Marco Silva takes charge in a Merseyside derby for the first time.

The mood of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is discussed after a spiky press conference but are the panel buying his glowing assessment of the Blues squad?

Silva's pre-match tone is also a topic for discussion as is Ademola Lookman and whether the winger, who is "doing more than enough to be in the starting XI", will get the nod on Sunday.

The Everton boss is expected to keep faith with the majority of players who have taken the club to sixth in the table which may well mean there are no local lads in the XI - but does that matter?

All this and more - including the panel's favourite derby cliches - are in this latest edition of the Royal Blue podcast.

Sit back, relax and enjoy.