Jarrad Branthwaite says Everton have a real ‘leader’ who David Moyes has not even used yet

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The Everton players appear to have formed a real togetherness under David Moyes of late.

Any concerns about moving into Bramley-Moore Dock as a Championship side have been put to bed, with Everton all but safe.

Moyes will not yet admit the Toffees are safe as there is still the mathematical possibility.

However, the 61-year-old has been able to transform this Everton side to go on a simply incredible run of form.

Players like Jake O’Brien have been handed a fresh start at Everton under Moyes, with the Ireland international flourishing under the Scot.

However, Jarrad Branthwaite thinks there is one player unused by Moyes so far who is proving to be a real leader.

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Jarrad Branthwaite says Everton outcast is a real ‘leader’

Heading into the summer, Everton are keen to hand Branthwaite a new contract following another impressive campaign.

The centre-back has played a huge role in Moyes’ starting XI forming a real partnership with James Tarkowski.

Speaking to the club’s media channels, Branthwaite has, however, said there is one player who won’t get the recognition he deserves due to his lack of game time.

When asked for one word to describe Asmir Begovic, Branthwaite replied: “Leader.”

Begovic has been spotted impressing in Everton training after footage emerged from Finch Farm just a couple of weeks ago.

But there will be no shifting Jordan Pickford from the starting XI as the England number one continues to assert himself as one of the best in the Premier League.

Moyes has not used Begovic, and the Bosnian’s contract is set to come to an end at the conclusion of the season.

But it is apparent he is offering a lot away from the pitch, which the fans do not get to see.

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Jarrad Branthwaite praises his Everton teammates

Branthwaite wants to be Everton’s captain, and he has certainly earned some credit with some of his teammates with the kind words he’s had to say about them.

Begovic was not the only player who received some praise from the 23-year-old defender.

The 23-year-old was asked to provide the first word he thought of to the following players:

James Tarkowski has been lauded as a real leader at Everton, and it seems he is developing the club’s long-term answer alongside him at the back.