Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Bryan Oviedo will start Wednesday's League Cup tie against Barnsley.

The 25-year-old midfielder has been dogged by injury problems during the past 12 months; he broke his leg in January 2014 before a fractured foot hampered his comeback at the end of last season.

"Bryan Oviedo will start," Martinez is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "Bryan has been really unfortunate over the last year or so but he's been working really well in pre-season and was fantastic in training on Monday.

"We are all very excited to see him enjoying his football again. We know how difficult it has been for him to miss out on the World Cup and some important games."

Everton face Barnsley at Oakwell in the second round of the League Cup tomorrow night.