Everton have a number of first-teamers on international duty during the September break.
The Toffees have seven internationals away this month, and many of them were in action over the weekend.
Iliman Ndiaye played well for Senegal on Friday, and Jordan Pickford kept a clean sheet in England’s 2-0 win against Andorra last night.
There was another Everton first-teamer in action on Saturday evening, and he really impressed supporters.
Here’s what they had to say.
Ireland fans hail Everton’s Jake O’Brien after performance vs Hungary
Jake O’Brien played the full 90 minutes in the Republic of Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Hungary in Dublin last night.
The 24-year-old started at right-back and supporters were really impressed with his crossing, which David Moyes will be thrilled to hear.
“Jake O’Brien’s deliveries have been superb,” @headofthetown posted.
@Liam_D79 added: “Jake O’Brien has turned into peak Cafu at right back for Ireland tonight.”
“Jake O’Brien’s crossing been very very good here,” ItsOnlyJk commented.
@BookiesFoe said: “What a talent Jake O’Brien is!”
Jake O’Brien constantly improving as a right-back
Indeed, O’Brien’s long-term future is still at centre-back and Moyes was keen to bring in a right-back this summer.
However, the former Lyon defender is really kicking on in the role, and as evidenced by the Ireland fans, his threat in an attacking sense is drastically improving.
The 6ft 6 Everton star has a brilliant long throw in his locker that he’s been able to utilise, too, so there are plenty of pros to play him out of position on the right.
O’Brien was actually a national boxing champion as a kid and played hurling at a high level as well, so it’s clear he’s an exceptional athlete with a great attitude to learn.
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