Everton loanee Jack Grealish was the hero on Tuesday night as his shot from outside of the box secured the points against Bournemouth.
He may not have scored many, but the two goals Grealish has netted this season have provided a return of six points.
David Moyes is absolutely delighted with Grealish despite only scoring the one goal before Tuesday’s trip to the south coast.
Everton will have a big decision to make ahead of the summer as to whether they make his stay on Merseyside permanent.
There is already a belief that Everton would require a lower fee to sign Grealish on a permanent basis.
Having been on Merseyside for a number of months now, the impact he is having both on and off the pitch has been shared by Wayne Rooney in a special social media post.
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Wayne Rooney shares Jack Grealish message from Everton
Ahead of his move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Grealish spoke to Rooney about joining Everton, where the England legend gave his approval.
Grealish has since taken Rooney’s old number which he wore during his early days after breaking into the first team.
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Taking to social media on Thursday, Rooney shared an image of Iliman Ndiaye and Grealish with one of his younger sons.
Say it quietly… Jack Grealish is quickly becoming a bigger fan favourite than Richarlison ever was 🤩
Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye meet Wayne Rooney's son at Everton's academy day.
Credit: @waynerooney
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Grealish even responded by replying with two blue heart emojis.
The two Everton stars were involved in a surprise signing session for some of the club’s academy players.
Both Grealish and Ndiaye showed their class in taking time out of their busy schedule to speak to the young prospects who may one day follow in their footsteps.
Moyes has urged Grealish to continue scoring more goals for Everton as he trails Ndiaye by two goals still.
One thing that cannot be denied is the way in which Grealish has handled himself as a true professional since making the move to Merseyside.
Jack Grealish is set for a major test without Iliman Ndiaye
It has now been confirmed that Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye will depart on 15th December for the Africa Cup of Nations.
This is going to put a real strain on Everton’s attacking players to make up for the goals which the Senegal international has provided this term.
What more does Grealish need to show to earn a permanent stay at Everton? 🤔
An overview of how many times Jack Grealish has been fouled this season.
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There is no doubt that Grealish will have hoped to score more than twice by this point in the season, but he now has an opportunity to establish himself as the main man on Merseyside.
James Tarkowski has joked about Grealish’s goals over recent days having scored two scruffy goals.
At this point, Everton will take them however they come, but the pressure is going to ramp up on Grealish when Ndiaye jets off.
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