Wales winger Brennan Johnson.
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Everton winger Brennan Johnson was in action for Wales on Saturday.
Craig Bellamy’s side travelled to Oslo and took on the World Cup quarter-finalists in the Nations League at the Ullevaal Stadion.
Brennan Johnson, who predominantly operates on the right flank for Everton, started on the left wing for Wales and played for the full 90 minutes.
With that said, here’s what Wales’ national media had to say about the Toffees star’s performance in Norway’s capital.
Which Everton players are you picking to build your dream front three? 😍
Remember, it must stick to the £10 limit 💵
Dixi Dean big Duncan and Dominic Calvin Lewis for me
Can I take Lineker, Rooney and Ferguson? 👀 all in their primes of course
Where you getting your extra quid from? 🤣
Brennan Johnson earns mixed review in Wales’ defeat to Norway
Wales suffered a 3-1 defeat to Norway, with Bournemouth’s David Brooks scoring the only goal for the away side.
Norway ultimately had more quality in the final third, with Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup and Erling Haaland netting for the hosts.
Johnson was given a six-match rating by WalesOnline, who explained he lacked a cutting edge despite some ‘bright moments.’
6/10 – “Didn’t make the most of some bright moments on his 50th cap. Nearly created a goal for Wilson after just a few minutes, before lashing two efforts of his own wide of the post in the second half.”
Sofascore gave the Toffees winger a 6.7 match rating and as evinced by his statistics, he did give the ball away far too many times.
35 touches
7 carries
2 shots
2 successful dribbles
1 key pass
68% pass completion rate
8 possession lost
3/4 ground duels won
Johnson is back in action for Wales on Tuesday evening, as they host Portugal at the Cardiff City Stadium.
He will then report back to Everton’s Finch Farm training ground ahead of the trip to the capital to take on Brentford on Monday the 23rd of November.
The next international break won’t be until March 22nd, so Everton will be the sole focus for the rest of the winter and heading into spring.