Everton's new stadium considered to host Ashes Test

Everton 's new stadium is under serious consideration to host an Ashes Test.

Australia's all-conquering rugby league side is set to head on a UK tour for the first time in more than 20 years next Autumn to take on England in a three-match series.

One of the games will be held in London, with one each on either side of the Pennines.

Wembley is one of a number of grounds being looked at in the capital, while Leeds are set to battle it out with Hull in Yorkshire.

However, in a potentially eye-catching move, league bosses are looking into the possibility of staging the north-west encounter at the Premier League club's impressive, yet-to-be opened home on the side of the River Mersey at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The Toffees' eagerly-anticipated new HQ is set to be completed at the end of the year, with the club due to move in next season.

Officials are hoping to cash in from what would be the first Ashes Tour in more than 20 years and are currently exploring options.

Taking a Test to a stadium with a capacity of 52,888 would be an ambitious move, although there would have to be a confidence that the venue would prove popular with supporters.

Manchester City's Etihad Stadium has also been looked at, although it is considered a long shot. Grounds in Bolton and Wigan are also in the running, albeit with much smaller capacities.

England has been set to tour Down Under but there has now been a change of location, with confirmation expected in the near future.

Tottenham has also been considered for London but is viewed as an expensive option.