Tyler Dibling spoke after he produced an impressive performance for Everton in their 3-1 friendly defeat at Stuttgart on Saturday
STUTTGART, GERMANY - AUGUST 08: Tyler Dibling of Everton FC reacts during the during the pre-season friendly match between VfB Stuttgart and Everton at MHP Arena on August 08, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)
Tyler Dibling during the during the pre-season friendly match between VfB Stuttgart and Everton at MHP Arena on August 8(Image: y Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)
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Tyler Dibling has insisted he is settled at Everton as he prepares for what he hopes will be a breakthrough season in Royal Blue.
The 20-year-old struggled to make an impact after joining in an initial £35m deal from Southampton 12 months ago.
But he believes he is now ready to recapture the form that brought him to the attention of the world with the Saints after earning increasing exposure during pre-season.
Dibling, who impressed in the 3-1 friendly defeat to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, told Everton's club media: “I think that was definitely my best game since joining the club. I think I did a few good things.
“I haven't shown my best in an Everton shirt yet but I’m working hard to get there. I’m just pushing to show everyone what I can do.
“I’ve got the support here to do that – 100 per cent. I’ve got H [team-mate Harrison Armstrong] here, the other lads, the coaching staff. I’m settled and determined to show what I’m capable of.”
The 20-year-old started at the MHP Arena and played for the first hour of the match.
He caused the Champions League side numerous problems during a 15-minute first-half spell that saw the Blues spurn a host of good chances while trailing by just a goal.
One of the best was an opportunity for Carlos Alcaraz, who opted to take a touch rather than shoot first time after Dibling picked out his run into the box. A
lcaraz was still able to shoot but, while he beat goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow, his delay had allowed a defender to get back and block.
Dibling then almost scored himself when he tested Bredlow with a good strike from the edge of the area.
The display was the latest glimpse of promise from the England Under-21 international, who has had several opportunities to impress this summer and did so in the opening friendly against Dundee before picking up a minor knock.