Everton have seen a much-improved run of form over recent weeks to drag them into the top half of the Premier League table.
A number of players have impressed under David Moyes, with the Toffees securing four wins from their last five games.
Everton put three past their former manager at the weekend, as the Blues temporarily climbed into fifth place.
The victory over Nottingham Forest saw Thierno Barry net his first goal for Everton after his opening 17 appearances.
Moyes will be losing Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye next week as they both jet off for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Everton fans should not worry too much, though, with Alan Shearer left wowed by another star for the Blues at the weekend.
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What Alan Shearer has said about Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is dreaming of an England call-up ahead of the World Cup next summer.
At this stage, it may be a big ask, but the 27-year-old midfielder is in the form of his career right now for the Blues.
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On the back of his performance at the weekend, Shearer waxed lyrical about Dewsbury-Hall for what he has been producing under Moyes.
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Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
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“What an impact he is having this season,” Shearer told the Premier League website.
“His rich vein of form continued with his fourth goal of the season in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest to help Everton to a fourth win in [five] Premier League matches.”
Troy Deeney named Dewsbury-Hall one of the best signings from the recent summer transfer window.
The impact he is currently having on the side has been massive, with Dewsbury-Hall still providing the same attacking threat from his new role deeper in the midfield.
Dewsbury-Hall will be Everton’s main man when Iliman Ndiaye departs
Over the weekend, Dewsbury-Hall joined Ndiaye as the club’s top scorer [four] for the season, as he netted his third goal in the last four games.
Moyes has been so impressed with Dewsbury-Hall, but his role is going to become even more important over the coming weeks.
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An overview of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's Everton display vs Nottingham Forest.
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With Ndiaye heading off for the Africa Cup of Nations, there is going to be a growing expectation for Dewsbury-Hall to continue with his fine form in front of goal.
Of course, with Barry off the mark, he will also be sharing the responsibility, but the 27-year-old has shown his quality is permanent.
Dewsbury-Hall is enjoying his role deeper in midfield, which leaves Moyes an interesting decision this weekend with Idrissa Gana Gueye returning to the side.
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