Summary

  • Howard makes string of impressive saves

  • Everton's first Euro match since 2010

  • Micah Richards makes Fiorentina debut

  • FT: Partizan Belgrade 0-0 Spurs

  • FT: Salzburg 2-2 Celtic

  1. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 21:17 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Dries Mertens has completed Napoli's fightback and given the Italians a 2-1 lead over Sparta Prague and Dimitris Papadopoulos has put PAOK Salonika 5-0 up against Dinamo Minsk.

  2. Postpublished at 21:16 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Wolfburg have scraped themselves off the floor and responded well to Everton's third. Daniel Caliguri frees up Ricardo Rodriguez with a cute backheel down the left and his low cross needs careful watching by Tim Howard in the Everton goal.

  3. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Allan Abbas:, external That was outside the box, Everton lucky boys but mean business this Europa League season.

    John Pierce:, external Joke decision. Glad we're not on the end of that.

  4. GOALpublished at 21:12 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman were both on the scoresheet for EvertonImage source, Getty Images

    Not a waver, not a flicker.

    Leighton Baines wallops home a trademark spot-kick and that might be the goal that puts the final nail in Wolfsburg's coffin.

  5. PENALTYpublished at 21:11 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Aidan McGeady goes down under the sliding challenge from Robin Knoche. It was probably outside the box, but Leighton Baines is going to have a chance to make it three from 12 yards...

  6. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Off and running.

  7. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Junior Malanda off and Aaron Hunt on for Wolfburg. His mother is English, hence the Anglo-Saxon vibes, but he has lived in Germany all his life.

  8. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Everton's Scottish striker Steven Naismith and Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin ScheidhauerImage source, Getty Images

    Mike Lawson:, external Naisy got abuse at first when Moyes played him on the wing. Bobby put him back where he belongs, no player works harder.

    Mark Daws:, external In any other top six side Naismith wouldn't be fancied. Credit to Martinez and Naismith for making it work. Honest and willing.

    Dave:, external For me, Naismith belongs to the same mold as good old Timmy Cahill.

  9. Postpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Wolfsburg have made a slow start to their Bundesliga campaign this season. They are without a win in their first three - although they ran champions Bayern Munich close in a 2-1 opening-day defeat.

  10. Text us on 81111published at 21:04 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Andrew, Richhill: This might raise a few eyebrows and invite some ridicule, but I feel that Seamus Coleman is a player who wouldn't look out of place in Barcelona's starting line-up. Defensively sound, brilliant in attack, creates and scores goals and is great with his feet. He would be a perfect fit.

  11. Postpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Everton's last competitive appearance in Europe ended in a 3-0 defeat away to Sporting Lisbon in a Europa League last-32 tie on 25 February 2010.

    Tonight is going far, far better.

    Wolfsburg v Everton
  12. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Everton boss Roberto Martinez (left) and Wolfsburg's Dieter HeckingImage source, Getty Images

    Rob Burroughs: , externalNot a terrible reintroduction to European football by Everton. Coleman goal brilliant: one full-back assisting the other in opposition's 18-yard box.

    Michael Epstein:, external Give Martinez a team with a tiny bit more class and it could be frightening. Dare I say a replacement for Wenger?

    Mike Martin:, external It's as though Everton think they owe the viewing public a show after the Chelsea match.

  13. Text us on 81111published at 20:57 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Billy in Glasgow: I would like to know what Everton fans think of Naismith. Glad to have him at your club? Seems a great player, honest, generous to fans and always seems to give his best.

    Come on then Everton fans - what do you think?

  14. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    In the other match in Group H, Everton's group, Ricardo Laborde has given Krasnodar a 1-0 lead in Lille.

    Barcelona youngster Gerard Deulofeu who spent last season on loan at Goodison Park, is now on loan at Sevilla and has set up both goals as the Spanish side have taken a 2-0 lead over Feyenoord.

    Juan Vargas has given Fiorentina a 1-0 advantage against Guingamp, who are down to 10 men following the dismissal of Moustapha Diallo and PAOK Salonkia have a commanding 4-0 lead over Dinamo Minsk.

  15. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

  16. GOALpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    As Merseyside duos go, Everton's full-backs are well on their way to Lennon and McCartney status.

    Leighton Baines gets to the loose ball first as Diego Benaglio palms Kevin Mirallas's shot into no man's land. His poked effort is nodded into the back of the net by Seamus Coleman, who shows great desire by diving in front of his opponent.

  17. TWO MINUTES INJURY TIMEpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

  18. Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Daniel Caliguri steps in of the left flank and has a pop with his favoured right foot from 25 yards.

    At ease Tim Howard. The Everton goalkeeper can comfortably watch that one on its way, high and wide.

  19. Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Romelu Lukaku is allowed to have a crack and his dipping effort forces Diego Benaglio to plunge to his left sharply. It probably needed to be top, rather than bottom, corner to beat the goalkeeper from that range though.

  20. Postpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Romelu Lukaku is bouncing Wolfsburg defenders around in the final third and earns a free-kick, central and 35 yards from goal. Leighton Baines, Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas are all eyeing it up...