James Garner has been one of Everton’s most consistent performers this season.
By his own admission, James Garner feels he’s really stepped up a level under David Moyes compared to the previous regime with Sean Dyche.
Garner’s impressive form has been rewarded with a new contract, thus fending off interest from several clubs around the Premier League.
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ames Garner of Everton applauds during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux.
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There has been speculation that Garner could be in line for a first England call-up, with Thomas Tuchel monitoring the Everton midfielder this season.
His versatility could give him a great chance of making the squad, as he can operate as a full-back, which he was made to do against Manchester United on Monday.
The former England youth international was actually asked about how he feels about being made to play as a right-back after the United defeat.
James Garner feels comfortable playing midfield and full-back
After the disappointing 1-0 defeat to Man United, Garner was asked by Everton’s website about his position change to right-back.
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“I don’t mind,” the 24-year-old stated.
“I feel like I have a good game pretty much wherever I’ve played this season. Left-back, right-back. Today was just the same. Like I said, I felt comfortable there.
“And yeah, wherever my manager wants me to play, I’ll do the job.”
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James Garner of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Indeed, there’s no doubt his best position is in the middle of the park, as he’s probably the most composed footballer at the club.
Garner has also been able to provide five goal involvements from midfield this term, so Moyes won’t want to limit his output by keeping him at full-back.
It was just a short-term fix whilst Jake O’Brien served his one-game suspension following the red card against Bournemouth earlier this month.
Garner has just two more games to prove himself to Tuchel before the German names his squad on the 12th of March.
The same goes for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite, who are both in the mix for a call-up.
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