David Moyes thinks he has found his very own Declan Rice at Everton

David Moyes has been fortunate enough to manage some incredibly talented players and there are certainly some at Everton.

Recent results have not been good enough for Everton, but there have still been some solid individual performances put in.

More is going to be needed in the final days of the January transfer window if Moyes is to lead the Blues to a European finish, though.

Earlier in the month, Moyes admitted Everton may not make any signings in January because of how the market usually unfolds.

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The 62-year-old is so far being proven correct as he has been forced to rely on certain individuals at the club.

Now 23 games into the Premier League campaign, Moyes has even compared one of his players to Declan Rice following their time together at West Ham.

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David Moyes makes Declan Rice comparison with Everton’s James Garner

James Garner recently put pen to paper on a new deal with Everton to keep him around on Merseyside for years to come.

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Over the course of the season, Garner has really impressed at Everton having taken his game to another level.

So much so that Moyes name dropped the Arsenal midfielder, Rice, when speaking about Garner’s England hopes.

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“Since I’ve come back, I think he’s been really good. He’s stepped up even more so this season. He did great last season, but the games this season he’s done really well and hopefully that can continue,” he told Sky Sports.

“I always thought that, being a manager in England, having players in the England squad gets you more recognition from the media. I found that with Declan [Rice] at West Ham and when Jarrod Bowen was getting in.

“I think it means a lot to the supporters as well. Obviously, we’ve got England’s number one goalkeeper and hopefully we can get some more.”

Everton fans have been so impressed with Garner and the midfielder’s development can be seen through his new contract.

However, he will face some serious competition if he is to secure a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the very first time ahead of the summer’s World Cup.

Garner faces Declan Rice competition for England call-up

Earlier in the season, Tuchel was spotted speaking to Garner following the victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The 24-year-old is, however, competing against the likes of Rice for a potential spot in the England squad.

Garner will not replace Rice given the Arsenal man is one of the first names on the team sheet.

The likes of Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, though, they are the players who Garner will fancy himself to knock out of contention ahead of the World Cup.

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