All eyes will be on Harrison Armstrong in the next 24 hours, with the Everton gem potentially set for a return to Preston North End.
The teenager started again for Everton against Brighton on Saturday, featuring on the right side as opposed to his usual central role.
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Everton midfielders Harrison Armstrong, James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam and Idrissa Gana Gueye in action.
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Potentially, it may be his final appearance for the Toffees this season.
Because David Moyes now has a decision to make. Either he keeps Harrison Armstrong where he is, or he sends him back on loan to Preston, which is something he’s been keen to do.
But before that decision is made, Moyes delivered one final verdict on Armstrong – and it’s very clear how the Scot sees him, irrespective of the decision he’ll now make.
David Moyes lauds Harrison Armstrong after successful Everton return
Harrison Armstrong playing for Everton.
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Harrison Armstrong has made eight appearances for Everton this season, with seven of those coming after his recall.
Now Moyes must take a decision on Armstrong, but the manager is delighted with what he’s seen from him, and shared ‘the biggest compliment’ he can currently give him.
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He said in his post-match press conference: “The biggest thing I can say is I don’t think he looks out of place in the arenas, whatever he’s been in. He’s shown that his future will be in the Premier League.
“There’s obviously some really well known teenagers who play in the Premier League, but there’s not that many. I think now to get teenagers playing and getting them minutes is really important.
“We had to play him in a position which is not too strange for him, but still a little bit offset, because we had to deal with Brighton as well today. So we tried to play him a bit narrower off the right side, tucked him in so he could give us the feel of having an extra midfield player. He did a good enough job.”
“Probably the biggest compliment I could give Harrison is his ability to take on information and understand roles (is good). He doesn’t always get it right, but he’s someone you give information and I feel as if he can do it, or attempt to do it.
A valuable month for Armstrong regardless of Everton decision
So we now wait to see what Moyes will do with Armstrong with the transfer window closing tomorrow night.
Undoubtedly, it has been a productive month for the youngster, who will have learned a huge amount during his time back at the club.
Even if he had not played as much, he still would have benefited from being around the first-team and picking up minutes here and there.
The fact Armstrong has played as much as he has is a big bonus.
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Moyes has made no secret of wanting to send Armstrong back to Preston on loan, and that has perhaps been made more complicated by how well he’s done in the blue shirt of Everton.
Regardless of the upcoming decision, this has been a hugely successful month for Armstrong, who will be delighted to hear those post-match comments from Moyes.
It’s clear that he’s become an established Premier League player – it’s simply a question of when, not if.
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