Draw lifts Blues out of drop zone

Birmingham moved out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone after holding Everton to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

The visitors opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Jean Beausejour's header, which goalkeeper Tim Howard got a hand to but could not keep out.

John Heitinga levelled 10 minutes before the interval, making the most of a failed clearance from a corner by firing in a fierce effort that left Ben Foster with no chance.

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