Nuno's West Ham debut ends 1-1 at Everton, Ward-Prowse left out

West Ham United drew 1-1 at Everton on Monday night as Nuno Espirito Santo presided over his first match in charge, while midfielder James Ward-Prowse was omitted from the travelling squad amid indications he is not in the new manager's plans. Michael Keane put Everton ahead from a set piece in the 18th minute before Jarrod Bowen levelled midway through the second half to secure a share of the points at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Keane's powerful header capitalised on recurring West Ham problems from corners, a weakness that has produced multiple goals against the Hammers this season. West Ham improved after the break, with left back El Hadji Malick Diouf making a key run and cross that led to Bowen's strike, which brushed Keane on its way past Jordan Pickford. The goal was the first conceded by Everton at their new ground in the Premier League.

Nuno was appointed on Saturday on a three-year deal following the sacking of Graham Potter, and he took training ahead of the fixture. Ward-Prowse, who had started West Ham's early-season matches under Potter and spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest while Nuno was manager there last season, did not travel. People close to...