Everton have reached the League Cup quarter-finals in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1987-88. They lost to Leicester City on penalties after a 2-2 draw at this stage last term.

Can they go one step further? Hit the thumbs.

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport at Goodison Park

It might be close to freezing and the rain has been shedding down for the last hour, but the 2,000 lucky Everton supporters inside Goodison Park greet their team warmly as the players head onto a slick surface to warm-up for tonight's tie.

Definitely a night for the long johns, and a great chance for the privileged few to witness the hosts reach a first cup semi-final since 2016.

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Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking to Sky Sports: "It's a hectic schedule. We have a game at 12.30 on Saturday. Some of these players needed a game and I think it's a strong team. We have the quality I hope to create problems for them.

"Bruno [Fernandes] is one of those who can recover very quickly. It's a big night for all us of. They want a chance to stake a claim and we want to see Donny [van de Beek] play as well as we know he can do and has done.

"We just take one game at a time and it will be difficult. Everton have proved that plenty of times, especially here, but we are ready for it."

Carlo Ancelotti makes three changes to the Everton side from the 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Jordan Pickford is replaced in goal by Robin Olsen, Seamus Coleman comes in for Mason Holgate and Andre Gomes starts ahead of Tom Davies.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson all start.

Everton XI: Olsen, Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Doucoure, Gomes, Sigurdsson, Iwobi, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

There are nine changes from the Manchester United team who recorded a thrilling 6-2 win over Leeds United.

Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are the only players to retain their places in the starting XI but it's still a strong line-up.

Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal, Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek come into midfield, while Edinson Cavani starts up front ahead of Marcus Rashford.

Alex Telles and Axel Tuanzebe also start.

Man Utd XI: Henderson, Bailly, Maguire, Pogba, Cavani, Greenwood, Fernandes, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe

Thanks Tom.

We're all set for a decent game. Strong line-ups from both teams. Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani, Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba all starting for Manchester United.

Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the Everton side. Here's a reminder of the full team news if you're just joining us...

We'll bring you some more reaction from Stoke as it lands but here to guide you through events at Goodison is our very own Emma Sanders.

Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks speaking to Sky Sports: "Really happy with that performance - it's a cold, wet and windy Wednesday night at Stoke so it was tough but we applied ourselves well, we were aggressive and ready to compete which made it a lot easier for us.

"We knew they'd be a threat, they're a good side they're doing well in the Championship. So we knew they'd pose a threat and they scored but the mentality of the team was to keep going and keep doing what got us into the lead and thankfully that got us the win.

"Really pleased with my own performance personally it's been tough minutes wise and to come into a game at this intensity when you haven't had many minutes is difficult. The boys were brilliant and it's a tough place to come but the boys pulled through it so I'm really pleased.

"We hope we can keep this up - it's such a difficult competition with so many good teams left in so it will be tough semi-final whoever we get but we're doing well it was another positive performance from us."

Sky reckon Harry Winks collected his third assist for Spurs for the opener tonight - not this season, ever.

Surprised?

Clinton Morrison
Former Crystal Palace striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

It was a good performance from Tottenham, Stoke did come out in the second half and had a real go, positive stuff from Michael O''Neill, he made a few changes and they did have an impact on the game. Once Tottenham got the second goal they were comfortable winners and Harry Kane was the stand out player for me this evening.

Tottenham Hotspur

José Mourinho has reached the League Cup semi-finals for the fifth time, going on to win the competition on each of the previous four occasions his sides have got to this stage (2004-05, 2006-07, 2014-15 and 2016-17).

Stoke are out, Spurs move into the last four.

A reminder that the semi-final draw is still to come.

My internet went down for a few minutes, ironically the closest I've come to covering a match from a press box for a good few months, but I don't think we missed anything.

Harry Kane wants a fourth but his shot is charged out.

Well that could have made the last few minutes edgy! Stoke whip in a good ball, Steven Fletcher gets away from his marker Harry Kane to get there but he slides a header wide of the near post.

Good chance.

Clinton Morrison
Former Crystal Palace striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

This man needs one chance and that finish is superb. His all round game has been superb and he gets one chance all evening and where does he put it? In the roof of the night. It's a good pass from Moussa Sissoko, Harry Kane could've swung at it straight away but he took a touch, shifted it and the finish into the roof of the net it superb - that is why he's one of the best strikers around in world football at the moment.

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Harry Kane has got 16 goals this season now and 10 in his last six games against Stoke. Ouch.

Carlo Ancelotti makes three changes to the Everton side from the 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Jordan Pickford is replaced in goal by Robin Olsen, Seamus Coleman comes in for Mason Holgate and Andre Gomes starts ahead of Tom Davies.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson all start.

Everton XI: Olsen, Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Doucoure, Gomes, Sigurdsson, Iwobi, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

There are nine changes from the Manchester United team who recorded a thrilling 6-2 win over Leeds United.

Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are the only players to retain their places in the starting XI but it's still a strong line-up.

Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea in goal, Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek come into midfield, while Edinson Cavani starts up front ahead of Marcus Rashford.

Alex Telles and Axel Tuanzebe also start.

Man Utd XI: Henderson, Bailly, Maguire, Pogba, Cavani, Greenwood, Fernandes, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe

Sam Vokes gets a late run out as Stoke try and clamber their way back into the tie. Two up top with Powell in behind.

Could go your way, could go mine.