Everton secured a 4-0 victory in their opening pre-season game against Dundee at Dens Park.
Considering the opposition’s pre-season started a few weeks ago, it was a really solid effort from Everton up in Scotland.
Beto, Thierno Barry, Harvey Foster and Dwight McNeil got their names on the scoresheet for the Toffees in what was a positive start to the new campaign.
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There were certainly some players who will have stood out for David Moyes, with some still left to answer the questions surrounding their spot in the side.
Mark Travers – 6
Took a whack and required treatment. Did not have a lot to do.
Merlin Rohl – 7
Solid in the new position of right-back. Definitely grew into the role.
Jake O’Brien – 8
Commanding header to clear a cross. He simply has to be playing at centre-back this season.
Michael Keane – 7
Solid as expected. Slightly outperformed by the dominant Jake O’Brien.
Adam Aznou – 8
This is the type of performance David Moyes would have wanted to see from his fringe players. Positive in both attack and defence.
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Harrison Armstrong – 8
Looked very sharp physically and provided the assist for Beto’s goal, with a brilliant through ball.
Tim Iroegbunam – 6
Cannot deny his efforts, but Tim Iroegbunam gave away four fouls in the opening 45 minutes.
Tyler Dibling – 4
A really frustrating first-half performance from Tyler Dibling. Slightly better in the second-half, but there is still something missing with the 20-year-old.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 8
Oozed quality and looked a threat to Dundee every time he got on the ball.
Tyrique George – 7
Perhaps a lack of quality with his final touch, but a much more promising performance from Tyrique George than it was from Dibling.
Beto – 7
Got a slice of luck with the deflection, but it was the 28-year-old who opened the scoring for the summer.
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Tom King – 7
Had one real save to make and did well to get down low to deny Dundee.
Charly Alcaraz – 7
Plenty of effort and got an assist at the death.
James Tarkowski – 7
Solid as you’d expect.
Dwight McNeil – 7
Got his goal right at the end.
Thierno Barry – 8
A strong 30-minute display from Barry, who showed from his first minute that he was out to impress the manager.
William Tamen – 6
Calls for a Dundee penalty after a challenge from William Tamen after he came off the bench. However, made a massive challenge late on.
Braiden Graham – 5
Missed a huge opportunity to get his name on the scoresheet.
Malik Olayiwola – 5
Could have given away a penalty.
Elijah Campbell – 6
Not too heavily involved after coming on, but tidy enough.
Harvey Foster – 8
Looked right at home in the Everton midfield and took his goal incredibly well.
George Finney – 7
Whipped in a beautiful cross, but Graham was unable to finish it.
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