Everton January 2025 Transfer Thread

[knowing your history]

Think he got one cap. He genuinely had top level technical ability (I think even Joe Cole said he was different class). If he had pace, or more strength or a clean shot he would have been a top class player.

Just checked. Got two caps in 12/13 period when Hodgson was handing them out like confetti e.g. Shawcross, Cleverley, Caulker, Jay Bothroyd period.

Was getting passed his best then, should've got chances between 2007-10 when he was unfussy but a consistent part of regular top 6-7 squad.

Also didn't break fully through until the 2004-05 season when he was 24 which is a rarity at the top level so that probably worked against him.