Everton player ratings after the Blues came from behind to beat Coventry City 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Thierno Barry of Everton celebrates (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Thierno Barry of Everton celebrates (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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Everton came from behind to secure an eye-catching 3-1 victory over Coventry City to move up to fifth in the Premier League table on Friday night.
The Blues had been left frustrated in the first half, and fell behind early after the break through Yann Gboho's close-range effort.
But David Moyes' side fought back thanks to a stunning performance from Thierno Barry as the in-form striker scored two and set up a third to turn the game on its head.
The ECHO were in attendance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and here's how Theo Squires rated the Everton players as they made it three wins in a row...
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Jordan Pickford 7
A couple of poor kicks early on put Everton under unnecessary pressure. Dealt well with one cross when under pressure, and saved well from Sakamoto and Torp.
Merlin Rohl 7
A change of position as he was switched to right-back. Got forward well and looked good on the ball when given the opportunity to carry it forward. Played in Armstrong with one good through-ball. Subbed.
James Tarkowski 6
One big block to deny Dasilva as Coventry upped the pressure in the first half. Perhaps a little fortunate to survive a penalty shout.
Jarrad Branthwaite 6
He will not want to watch Coventry’s opener back. Had been dominant in the air and passed it around well in the first half, but struggled a little after the break as he was repeatedly caught out of position. Booked, then subbed.
Vitalii Mykolenko 8
Great assist for Barry’s equaliser with a pinpoint cross. Denied by a good save from Rushworth early. Erratic at times defensively, diving in, but won a number of duals.
Harrison Armstrong 6
Failed to convert one chance from close-range, and could only muster a tame shot at Rushworth after being played in by Rohl after the break.. Subbed.
James Garner 7
Caught the eye early on as everything went through him, passing the ball around well and creating a couple of chances. Got stuck in after the break to help Everton turn the game around.
Tyler Dibling 5
Not as involved as he would have liked. Unable to control one glorious diagonal pass from Garner and rarely looked to take on his man. Subbed.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 8
A brilliant strike to clinch the win for Everton. Linked up well with Barry throughout as he looked to get forward. Heavily involved in the final third, he scuffed one shot wide of goal and denied by a fine save from Rushworth, but also lost the ball a couple of times in good positions.
Tyrique George 7
Played a great through-ball to pick out Barry and caused havoc with a couple of crosses.. Livelier after the break as the game opened up and helped create Barry’s second. Denied a goal of his own by a fine save by Rushworth. Subbed.
Thierno Barry 9
Rose highest to equalise with a great header before scrambling home his second moments later for his 10th of the season. A well-weighted through-ball to set up Dewsbury-Hall for Everton’s third. Stepped up when his side needed him after a frustrating first half.
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Jake O’Brien (On for Rohl, ‘73) 6
Sent on to solidify the defence, but rarely tested.
Brennan Johnson (On for Dibling, ‘73) 7
Got forward well with one eye-catching solo-run.
Hayden Hackney (On for Armstrong, ‘73) 7
A lively showing in midfield, wasted little time getting involved in the final third. Nearly scored in stoppage-time but header kept out.
Michael Keane (On for Branthwaite, ‘89) N/A
Sent on to help see out the win.
Carlos Alcaraz (On for George, ‘89) N/A
Minutes for the Argentine.