As did Keane, Pickford and Digne, no sign of DCL.
All Evertons,no 1-20 done yet
92. MOISE KEAN (EVERTON)
Everton capitalised on
Juventus’ desire to trim their overpopulated squad this summer by agreeing a cut-price deal for Italy international Kean. The 19-year-old arrived in the Premier League with 11 Serie A goals to his name last term (at a brilliant rate, too), and potentially provides Marco Silva with a long-term solution to the Toffees’ weakness up front.
He’s yet to establish himself as a first-choice starter at Goodison Park, but that should come in time: Kean is well suited to England’s quicker pace and should have no issues adapting to his new surroundings.
But don’t just take our word for it. “I am excited,” said Jose Mourinho earlier this season, before adding that he was a “little surprised” Juventus had let the Champions League’s first 21st-century-born player go. Only time will tell if the decision will come back to bite the Old Lady.
72. MICHAEL KEANE (EVERTON)
Harry Maguire might steal the headlines, but there’s another slab-headed centre-back in the north-west who's equally dominant in the air. Keane initially struggled at Everton but enjoyed a superb 2018/19 under Marco Silva at Goodison Park.
As well as his defensive nous which helped keep the Toffees lean and mean, the 26-year-old demonstrated passing ability that still makes him a favourite of Gareth Southgate’s. The less said about that Kosovo game the better, mind.
68. JORDAN PICKFORD (EVERTON)
England’s No.1 and
committed raver Pickford hasn’t missed a second of Premier League action for Everton since joining the club in 2017. The former Sunderland stopper may only measure marginally over 6ft, but he makes up for his lack of stature with incredible reflexes and jumping ability.
Pickford is also renowned for barking instructions at his team-mates, and despite Marco Silva’s attempts to calm him down, the 25-year-old has promised to keep up this side of his game. “Calmness I’ve definitely thought about a lot, but I’ll still be doing all my shouting,” he told
Sky Sports. Pray for those TV pitchside microphones.
43. RICHARLISON (EVERTON)
Richarlison made a remarkable start in English football at Watford during the 2017/18 season, and his former manager Marco Silva had no hesitation in encouraging Everton to shell out a hefty fee that could rise to £50m one year later.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has since adapted his game from wide man to target man, and netted 13 goals in his debut campaign at Goodison Park. Richarlison can also now add international glory onto his list of accomplishments, having tasted Copa America success in the summer for Brazil. He even scored in the final.
28. LUCAS DIGNE (EVERTON)
Digne’s career was stagnating before he arrived at Goodison Park in 2018. Restricted to just 12 La Liga appearances for Barcelona, the Frenchman cut his losses and moved to the Premier League – where he was an instant hit with Everton fans.
Bernard’s propensity to drift inside frequently gives Digne an entire left flank to operate down. He made full use of this privilege last campaign, scoring four goals and registering four assists – a haul that could quite easily double this term. Digne’s dead-balls are often a potent weapon. The 26-year-old scored a beautiful trio of free-kicks last season, and was up to similar antics this campaign when curling one in from 30 yards against Lincoln in the EFL Cup.