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Scott Mason

Mon 23 March 2026 16:10, UK

Nathan Patterson may get a chance to prove his worth to David Moyes and Everton while on Scotland duty this week.

The Everton outcast has played just six times in the Premier League this season, with only three of them being from the first whistle.

Moyes has showed he does not trust his fellow countryman, opting to use midfielders out of position instead at right-back.

Patterson’s future looks set to be away from Everton, with the defender falling out of the manager’s plans.

However, over the international break, Patterson can prove Moyes wrong ahead of any potential Everton exit, and he has the chance to do it at Hill Dickinson Stadium as well.

Nathan Patterson set for Hill Dickinson appearance over international break

Patterson will have a chance to grace the Hill Dickinson pitch over the international break, with Scotland’s friendly against Ivory Coast taking place at Everton’s home ground.

This game would mark the Everton full-back’s fourth game at the Toffees’ new ground.

At international level, Patterson has been capped 24 times, with his last appearance arriving back in June 2025.

Ahead of the World Cup, the defender has the chance to stake a claim to be part of Scotland’s squad and, in the process, show Moyes what he has been missing.

A strong performance at Hill Dickinson Stadium would be a rare sight for Patterson, who has not often been given a chance.

With Moyes hailing from Scotland as well, the Everton manager will have a piqued interest in how his nation performs.

What is the latest on Patterson’s Everton future?

The likelihood is that Patterson will leave Everton in the summer, as it would be strange for Moyes to keep hold of a player he simply does not trust.

Patterson is attracting interest from Sevilla ahead of the transfer window, and that has been the most recent link away.

It remains to be seen if the La Liga club will make a move for the Scotsman.

With the 24-year-old barely playing and having just one year left on his contract, the Toffees do not have much room for negotiation.

There have also been rumours of a return to Rangers being on the cards for the right-back, but nothing concrete has emerged in that regard.