(Credit: Imago/BBC)
(Credit: Imago/BBC)

Danny Murphy says Everton star was ‘best player on the pitch’ vs Wolves - it wasn’t Jack Grealish

Andrew Beharie

Andrew graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024 and gained his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the same year. He has previously covered Blyth Spartans AFC and South Shields FC for the Non-League Paper and worked as head of media at Seaham Red Star FC and Willington Quay Saints FC. Andrew completed the Breaking Media Academy programme before joining Breaking Media permanently in July 2025.

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Jack Grealish has looked like a man reborn at Everton this season.

Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City this summer, after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad under Pep Guardiola.

With the aim of returning to the England squad ahead of the World Cup next summer, Grealish grabbed both assists in Everton's 2-0 victory over Brighton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Englishman's excellent start continued on Saturday, grabbing another two assists as Everton won 3-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

However, Danny Murphy believes another new arrival was the Toffees' best player at Molineux.

Jack Grealish in action for Manchester City
Jack Grealish is thriving at Everton after leaving Manchester City this summer (Credit: Imago)

Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall shines in Everton win

Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall has also settled into life on Merseyside seamlessly.

Dewsbury-Hall arrived at Everton from Chelsea for £28million, after the midfielder rarely featured during his 12-month stint at Stamford Bridge.

The midfielder notched his first goal for the Toffees in the win at Wolves, and Danny Murphy believes he was the best player on the pitch at Molineux.

Dewsbury-Hall vs WolvesTotal
Goals1
Assists1
Chances created3
Pass accuracy88% (29/33)
Dewsbury-Hall showed brilliant creativity against Wolverhampton Wanderers

During BBC's Match of the Day, Murphy said on Iliman Ndiaye's goal: "This is where Dewsbury Hall's really clever. Those little intricate passes, and this one here, brilliant pull back."

On the third goal, he said: "Jack [Grealish], oceans to run into, problems for Wolves, can't let players of this quality have this much space, and that's a brilliant finish.

"As I said, Dewsbury-Hall deserves great credit as well because I thought he was the best player on the pitch, but well done Jack, it's great to see him playing again."

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall playing for Everton
Dewsbury-Hall was on fire against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Credit: Imago)

Everton are beginning to click this season

Last season, Everton were stuck in the pits of a relegation dogfight under Sean Dyche for the first half of the season after struggling to string a set of good results together.

This season looks different to ones gone by in recent years, with the Toffees looking a lot more fluid in attack in the last two Premier League games.

Everton could still do with a couple of more additions to their side ahead of Monday's deadline, but the future looks bright as they settle into their new home.

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