Substitute Charly Alcaraz scored in the 79th minute to give Everton a 1-0 win over a much-changed Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium and a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Alcaraz had been on the pitch for only three minutes when he struck, and Tyler Dibling, named player of the match, created the chance. Everton remain unbeaten this season and will host Newcastle United in the week commencing 26 October, still chasing their first silverware since 1995.
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Wolves made nine changes from their Championship win over Sheffield United on Sunday, yet began the brighter side. Raul Jimenez, who started, went off injured in the 37th minute and Adam Armstrong replaced him.