All eyes were on Everton on Monday evening as they earned three massive points on the road at Old Trafford.
Thomas Tuchel was spotted in the stands as Everton caused a major upset with 10-men against Manchester United.
Over recent months, Everton have seen a number of their players snubbed by Tuchel, with only Jordan Pickford receiving a call-up from the German.
However, David Moyes has urged Tuchel to select James Garner and Jack Grealish on the back of their excellent displays for the Toffees.
The performances from the likes of Garner are now becoming impossible for the likes of Tuchel to ignore.
After the game at Old Trafford, the England manager was spotted in the tunnel speaking to some of the Everton players on the back of their historic win.
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Thomas Tuchel spotted speaking to Everton’s James Garner
Amid his excellent performances, Garner has told Tuchel he wants to play for England, with the World Cup now just months away.
It would be a huge ask to see the 24-year-old make it into the squad at this stage having never played for England’s senior side before.
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However, Tuchel was spotted speaking privately to Garner after the game on Monday evening.
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The pair could be seen smiling and laughing before parting ways after a handshake.
Grealish was also spotted in conversation with Tuchel, who was spotted with his arm around the 30-year-old winger.
Tuchel snubbed Grealish from the latest England squad after selecting an unfit Anthony Gordon in his place.
England’s World Cup qualifying campaign is now done and the next games played will be friendlies, perhaps Tuchel is considering his options after what he has seen from Garner and Grealish.
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Gary Neville thought Garner was fantastic against Man United on Monday evening as he returned to his natural midfield role.
And what transpired with Idrissa Gana Gueye is only going to increase the dependancy on Garner in the Everton midfield.
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Gueye is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations soon and Merlin Rohl is missing through injury after undergoing a hernia procedure.
This now means Garner has become the senior figure in Moyes’ midfield.
Maintaining his performance and fitness levels is going to be crucial for Everton as they head into a daunting run of fixtures leading up to the New Year.
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