Jordan Pickford sends Jack Grealish message after drama-packed Everton draw vs Man Utd
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is delighted to have Jack Grealish back at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The hugely popular winger completed a long-touted deadline day return to Everton on loan from Manchester City.
After seeing his 2025-26 loan stint cut short through injury, David Moyes will be desperate to see the England international stay fit this term.
Sunday afternoon saw the Toffees snatch a last-minute point against Manchester United thanks to a superb Ainsley Maitland-Niles debut goal.
Moyes also afforded Grealish the chance to come off the bench with 25 minutes to play for his second Everton debut.
And it's clear that the Toffees camp is considerably happier for having him back involved after the 2-2 draw.
What did Jordan Pickford say after Everton draw vs Man United?
Off the pitch, things may not be smooth at Everton at the moment, largely down to how their summer transfer window ended.
On the pitch, however, Moyes' men are quietly going about their business and continuing to pick up results.
Indeed, the draw against Man United means the Toffees are now four games unbeaten in all competitions to start 2026-27.
Taking to his Instagram account after Sunday's game, Pickford shared four images from the match, including one with him and Grealish.
"Some game that! Lads showed great attitude to get a result," the England keeper said.
"Nice to have my old mate (Grealish) back, and what a strike by Ainsley (Maitland-Niles). #decent."
So, just how good were Grealish's underlying numbers from his first 25 minutes back in an Everton shirt?
How Grealish instantly reminded Evertonians of his quality
Given it's been January since Grealish last turned out for Everton, some fans may have forgotten just how good he was/is.
He certainly wasted no time in reminding the Hill Dickinson Stadium faithful what he's all about on Sunday though.
As per FotMob, he was accurate with 10 of his 11 pass attempts, as well as creating one chance and blocking one shot.
Grealish also had one effort on goal, took four touches in the United box, was successful with one dribble and played three line-breaking passes.
He won three of his four ground duels, one tackle, won a foul and committed zero of his own whilst being dispossesed zero times.
Considering this was merely a fitness-building cameo, Grealish's numbers suggest he's in for another hugely impactful campaign with Everton.
The challenge for him, of course, will be to stay fit, as had he done so last season there's likely every chance the Toffees would've qualified for Europe.