Everton star Brennan Johnson and David Moyes
Everton star Brennan Johnson and David Moyes
The Blues paid £22million for his services in the summer, and he has failed to make an impact so far.
Johnson has just one goal and one assist in 13 matches for the Toffees so far.
The Welsh international has played an average of 37 minutes in those appearances, so he has not earned Moyes' trust to be a regular player just yet.
Footage from the his 50th cap, a milestone which came at the Ullevaal Stadion, may help change the Scotsman's mind.
One moment from Johnson's performance in the UEFA Nations League contest stood out and could have changed the narrative around him, had it gone his way.
What did Everton star Brennan Johnson do in Norway vs Wales?
Johnson picked up the ball just inside Norway's half and he ended creating an opportunity that should have
The Blues star nutmegged Borussia Dortmund's Julian Ryerson and then drove up the pitch.
His ball to Leeds United ace Harry Wilson was inch perfect, and should have been converted.
He has put Moyes on notice and if he can start doing things like that for the L3 outfit, there is no choice but to put him in the starting line-up.
Is harsh Johnson verdict right after Wales loss?
Joe Ledley, who made 77 appearances for Wales, questioned the decision to keep Johnson on the pitch.
Speaking on BBC after the contest, he said: “You look at Brennan Johnson, should he have maybe came off instead of Dan James?”
However, that is a very harsh question, as Craig Bellamy's side only had 45 per cent of the possession.
They were working with scraps at times, and Johnson still put up solid numbers in the contest.
According to FotMob data, he created one chance and recorded two shots that were off target in the clash.
The 25-year-old winger had three touches in the opposition box and made two passes into the final third, completing the only cross that he attempted for a 100 per cent suc
Defensively, he won three of the four ground duels that he attempted, for a 75 per cent success rate.
The evidence is there that Johnson can be an impactful player, he just needs belief and confidence to show that more often in a blue shirt and for his country.