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What David Moyes could be heard shouting at Beto in Everton training just hours after signing Thierno Barry

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An interesting few weeks lie ahead for Everton, both on the pitch and away from it.

David Moyes now has his players back on Merseyside, and he is already putting them through their paces ahead of the trip to the United States.

Everton are back in action next week with two local friendlies, with games away to Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers.

It could provide Thierno Barry with the opportunity to make his Everton debut following his move being completed earlier this week.

Moyes convinced Barry to sign for Everton, and his arrival will provide an interesting training ground battle for the spot in the starting XI.

With Barry set to join up with his new teammates, current striker Beto is already hard at work in training.

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David Moyes hails Beto in Everton training

Barry is expected to become Everton’s starting striker, but that will not be without a battle in pre-season with Beto.

The 27-year-old really impressed in spells under Moyes last season and he will be looking to hit the ground running in training.

Everton have recently posted some footage from a recent training session, which shows Beto in action.

The striker was battling in a one-on-one drill with Vitaliy Mykolenko where he was able to come out on top and score.

Moyes was clearly delighted with Beto and his work rate in the blazing heat, as he could be heard shouting his praise.

“Yeah, well done, Beto! Keep going,” said Moyes, with the other coaches also getting in on the praise.

Benfica are showing interest in Beto following the signing of Barry, but it is apparent this is not affecting the striker’s effort in Everton training.

It was not just Beto who was impressing, as Carlos Alcaraz could also be seen in action as a permanent Everton player.

Thierno Barry will have to displace Beto

Moyes was keen to sign Barry after being impressed by the youngster’s natural ability.

However, the 62-year-old manager has also made it clear that he is aware the 22-year-old will require some time to settle into his new surroundings.

“We will give him plenty of time to settle in, and we are looking forward to getting started working with him as soon as possible,” said Moyes.

Barry has shown he is capable of settling in quickly to a new club having only signed for Villarreal last summer.

In an ideal world, Barry will hit the ground running and some early goals will help ease the pressure, but for now, it is apparent Beto is still ready to give it his all for the Toffees.