Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is go-to Everton man vs Burnley – This proves exactly why
Everton will look to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for inspiration as they welcome Burnley to Merseyside on Tuesday.
The Toffees are coming off the back of an excellent 3-2 win away at Newcastle United and will be keen to follow that up at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Thierno Barry’s bizarre goal made all the difference at St James’ Park after Beto and Jarrad Branthwaite had previously found the net in blue.
Dewsbury-Hall put the ball on a plate for the Frenchman, who bundled home, and he is set to make a massive difference next time around in L4.
David Moyes’ men are preparing to face off against Burnley, who are coming off the back of a 4-3 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League.
Brentford provide perfect blueprint for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
The Toffees may have secured victory against the Magpies, despite being pegged back twice, but it doesn’t really compare to the antics at Turf Moor.
Brentford travelled to face Burnley on Saturday and secured the most dramatic of 4-3 wins.
Keith Andrews’ side went 3-0 up, and the hosts brought it back to 3-3 before Jaidon Anthony had a strike ruled out to complete a 4-3 turnaround.
Mikkel Damsgaard eventually side-footed home a 93rd-minute strike that turned out to be the winner after Ashley Barnes’ later effort was ruled out for handball.
It is the Denmark international who will represent an inspiration for Everton and Dewsbury-Hall in particular after a stellar showing against the Clarets.
Damsgaard scored two and assisted one as he made the most of the space afforded to him by Scott Parker’s side in and around the penalty area.
He covered plenty of ground as he floated over to the left-hand side to exploit space, which helped him to create two chances on the day.
That sort of output from the Brentford man could represent the perfect opportunity for Dewsbury-Hall to thrive once again for the Toffees.
Dewsbury-Hall can win game for Everton vs Burnley
Damsgaard’s four shots, eight passes into the final third and six defensive actions have to be something for the Everton man to aspire to.
The 27-year-old was excellent against Newcastle and will be confident of putting up similar numbers to his Danish counterpart.
Dewsbury-Hall created three chances at St James’, picked up an assist, but failed to take a shot, which he will want to do against the Clarets.
If he can do that, there’s no reason why he can’t make a massive difference and help secure victory at Hill Dickinson.
After seven without a home win in all competitions, Moyes will be looking to the Englishman to secure a much-needed victory in L4.
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