Credit: Imago
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David Moyes was spot on with James Garner claim after Aston Villa exploits

Declan Carr
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James Garner has emerged as one of Everton's best players recently.

Garner has starred for Everton in their opening four Premier League matches, as the Blues have gone unbeaten in their last three.

Jack Grealish has been linked with an England recall, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is also in the running for a spot in the World Cup squad.

However, Garner may end up proving David Moyes right, after a claim that the Toffees manager made ahead of the Aston Villa draw.

Everton winger Jack Grealish celebrates against Wolves
Grealish has been heavily linked with a return to the Three Lions squad. (Credit: Imago)

David Moyes was right with James Garner for England claim

Moyes touted Garner for an England call-up before the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, and his performance against Unai Emery's side should have Tuchel on alert.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Scotsman said: "I got asked about the England team. I think if I were on the England staff, I’d be keeping a close eye on Jimmy Garner."

Garner was immense against the Villans, despite playing at left-back due to Vitalii Mykolenko's injury issues.

The former Manchester United man was the highest-rated player in the contest, with Sofascore giving him a 7.9 for the showing.

He won all six of the ground duels that he attempted for a 100 per cent success rate, and had the joint-most tackles with Evann Guessand and James Tarkowski.

In terms of his play on the ball, Garner laid on the most accurate crosses in the clash with three and the most big chances created with two.

James Garner's stats versus Aston Villa.
Garner's stats against Villa. (Credit: Imago)

James Garner has to be in the England squad

If Garner does not make it into the Three Lions squad, if he keeps up his current form, then it will be a travesty.

  • Garner made his senior club debut in 2019 with Manchester United
  • He has made 18 appearances for England Under-21s, with a total of 1,200 minutes
  • Never been called up for the senior England squad

It seems unlikely as he has not even been capped at the senior level for his country at the moment, but Tuchel has shown that he is willing to give players a chance.

The 25-year-old should be the next to get an opportunity for the national team, as he stars every week for the Blues, even when he is out of position.

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