By David Prentice, Liverpool Echo

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STEVE SIMONSEN waited three years for his full Premiership debut.

Now he must wait a further frustrating fortnight to find out if Saturday's debut at Bolton was a one-off.

"I was delighted to finally play," he said, "but unfortunately there's a big break now. I'll have to wait and see if I've done enough to get a run of games."

Walter Smith gave few clues afterwards, although admitted "Steve did well."

Simonsen's full debut came more than three years after his high profile switch from Tranmere Rovers and he said: "I only knew when the gaffer named the team at one o'clock and I was excited.

"I don't really get nervous. I just went out there and tried to enjoy it. I was quite pleased with my performance, but there are things which need improving.

"We'll have a chat about them next week, but I have shown the gaffer I am capable of d a job on a regular basis now.

"I made a couple of stops, but they weren't brilliant saves or anything. But hopefully it will be enough to get me another run-out."

Everton don't play now until Sunday, November 18, when Chelsea are the visitors for a payperview fixture.

The gap should give the Blues time to get injured stars Duncan Ferguson, Steve Watsonand Mark Pembridge back off the treatment table. All three missed the draw at Bolton withrespective ankle, knee and calf injuries.

Alan Stubbs did play at his old stamping ground, and the happy Wanderer celebrated with a goal.

He said: "It's funny how something always seems to happen to players going back to their old clubs. They either score a goal or get sent off or something.

"Fortunately, I managed a goal."