{"id":296187,"date":"2023-11-05T23:24:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T23:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=296187"},"modified":"2023-11-05T23:24:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T23:24:40","slug":"jarrad-branthwaite-is-already-looking-like-a-future-england-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/jarrad-branthwaite-is-already-looking-like-a-future-england-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Jarrad Branthwaite is already looking like a future England player"},"content":{"rendered":"
Everton have made an unwanted habit in recent years of spending big on players who don\u2019t provide a return on investment. But now they have a diamond in the rough at the back to buck that trend.<\/p>\n
Jarrad Branthwaite was poached for just \u00a31million from Carlisle three years ago and is maturing into one of the most complete young defenders in the Premier League. At the rate he is developing this season, it would be no surprise to see a Big Six club come calling soon.<\/p>\n
Manchester United have already shown an interest in the 6ft 5in left-sided defender, but Everton fans will hope they can keep Branthwaite for a season or two more at least, with the 21-year-old proving a formidable defensive partner to the experienced James Tarkowski.<\/p>\n
Everton could not see out the match to claim a valuable three points on Saturday but they limited a talented Brighton side to few chances and were only undone by a cruel deflected own goal when Ashley Young diverted in Kaoru Mitoma\u2019s attempted cross.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Albion had 80 per cent possession but could not break down the royal blue wall of Tarkowski and Branthwaite, with Young and goalscorer Vitalii Mykolenko in inspired form too.<\/p>\n
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Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite (right) is\u00a0is maturing into one of the most complete young defenders in the Premier League<\/p>\n
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Branthwaite joined Everton for just \u00a31million from Carlisle three years ago<\/p>\n
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Everton are forming a strong defensive partnership between Branthwaite and James Tarkowski (second from left)<\/p>\n
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Tarkowski\u2019s performances are going under the radar this season but Branthwaite is the name on most fans\u2019 lips. Would it be too premature to talk about a potential call-up to England\u2019s senior squad ahead of the Euros?<\/p>\n
He has impressed for the Under 21s and there is no reason why Branthwaite should not fancy his chances. John Stones is nailed on to start most matches but the spot next to him feels up for grabs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Left-footed Branthwaite is confident in possession and shows all the attributes of a modern-day defender but is also something of a throwback. He is physical and relishes battling big forwards, while his positioning and awareness are improving.<\/p>\n
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Everton manager Sean Dyche praised the recent performances of\u00a0Branthwaite<\/p>\n
\u2018You can never define someone\u2019s character but even last season, speaking to him on the phone a couple of times, I could tell he was very level and enjoying the experience (on loan at PSV),\u2019 said Everton boss Sean Dyche.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018He seemed to be quite an assured character, quite calm. I like that in all players but particularly in centre halves. His adaptation to Premier League football has been clear.\u00a0He continues to improve and physically he is good.<\/p>\n
\u2018He is playing in front of a very good goalkeeper (Jordan Pickford) and a very good centre half next to him in Tarkowski, which helps as well. Youngy was playing next to him too, an older head speaking to him all the time, so these are the things which improve you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘But a lot of credit to\u00a0him for taking it on himself. The main focus for him is keep doing what he\u2019s doing. He\u2019s enjoying it.\u2019<\/p>\n
EVERTON (4-2-3-1):<\/span> Pickford 6; Young 7 (Patterson 90min), Tarkowski 8.5, Branthwaite 8, Mykolenko 8; Garner 7, Gueye 7; Harrison 7, Doucoure 7.5, McNeil 7.5; Calvert-Lewin 7 (Beto 90).<\/p>\n Scorer: <\/span>Mykolenko 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n Booked: <\/span>Gueye, Doucoure, Branthwaite, Tarkowski.<\/p>\n Manager:<\/span> Sean Dyche 7.5.<\/p>\n BRIGHTON (4-3-3): <\/span>Verbruggen 6; Veltman 5, Van Hecke 6, Dunk 5, Milner 6 (Buonanotte 79); Gross 6, Gilmour 5 (Dahoud 68, 6), Lallana 5 (Pedro 46, 6); Adingra 6 (Julio 90), Ferguson 6 (Fati 67, 6), Mitoma 7.<\/p>\n Scorer: <\/span>Young 84 (og).<\/p>\n Booked: <\/span>Gilmour, Dunk.<\/p>\n Manager:<\/span> Roberto De Zerbi 6.5.<\/p>\n