An image of Danny Murphy on punditary duty for Match of the Day, next to an image of Jack Grealish training with England
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Andrew Beharie
Sun 31 August 2025 10:42, UK
Jack Grealish has looked like a man reborn at Everton this season.
Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City this summer, after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad under Pep Guardiola.
With the aim of returning to the England squad ahead of the World Cup next summer, Grealish grabbed both assists in Everton’s 2-0 victory over Brighton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Englishman’s excellent start continued on Saturday, grabbing another two assists as Everton won 3-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
However, Danny Murphy believes another new arrival was the Toffees’ best player at Molineux.
Jack Grealish in action for Manchester City
Credit: Imago
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Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall shines in Everton win
Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall has also settled into life on Merseyside seamlessly.
Dewsbury-Hall arrived at Everton from Chelsea for £28million, after the midfielder rarely featured during his 12-month stint at Stamford Bridge.
The midfielder notched his first goal for the Toffees in the win at Wolves, and Danny Murphy believes he was the best player on the pitch at Molineux.
Dewsbury-Hall vs Wolves Total
Goals 1
Assists 1
Chances created 3
Pass accuracy 88% (29/33)
Dewsbury-Hall showed brilliant creativity against Wolverhampton Wanderers
During BBC’s Match of the Day, Murphy said on Iliman Ndiaye’s goal: “This is where Dewsbury Hall’s really clever. Those little intricate passes, and this one here, brilliant pull back.”
On the third goal, he said: “Jack [Grealish], oceans to run into, problems for Wolves, can’t let players of this quality have this much space, and that’s a brilliant finish.
“As I said, Dewsbury-Hall deserves great credit as well because I thought he was the best player on the pitch, but well done Jack, it’s great to see him playing again.”
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall playing for Everton
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Everton are beginning to click this season
Last season, Everton were stuck in the pits of a relegation dogfight under Sean Dyche for the first half of the season after struggling to string a set of good results together.
This season looks different to ones gone by in recent years, with the Toffees looking a lot more fluid in attack in the last two Premier League games.
Everton could still do with a couple of more additions to their side ahead of Monday’s deadline, but the future looks bright as they settle into their new home.
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