Louis Saha missed a gilt-edged chance when Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi blocked his strike before Tim Cahill's header hit the Latics post.

BBC: Everton 0-0 Wigan

Elsewhere, in Group B Australia edged out India 4-3 with a last-gasp strike from Michael Brennan braking the deadlock.

BBC: Spain thrash Great Britain

The visitors had a gilt-edged chance to punish the miss when a slip by Birmingham centre-back Johnson allowed Everton forward Yakubu a strike at goal from 10 yards.

BBC: Birmingham 0-2 Everton