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Everton: 3 most dangerous Southampton players Everton need to be aware of

By Paul Conatzer

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Kai Havertz of Chelsea and James Ward-Prowse of Southampton battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 17, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ben Stansall – Pool/Getty Images) /

James Ward-Prowse is a key figure in the Southampton midfield.

3. James Ward-Prowse

A product of Southampton’s well-regarded academy, Ward-Prowse has made 232 Premier League appearances for the Saints at 25.  He also has four England caps. Listed as a defensive midfielder, he is also capable of popping up with a goal.

Last season, he scored five times in the league, including one from the penalty spot as well as two from direct free-kicks, according to the Premier League, he also had three assists in the same period.

Those five goals, would have made him Everton’s third leading scorer as well as the top midfield marksman. However, it’s his defensive work that will likely be more important against an Everton midfield that seems reborn.

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With the departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, the Saints’ captain will undertake even more responsibility. He will have to be all over the midfield and he can do that as Premier League stats, show he covered 441 kilometres last season.

Ward-Prowse will probably have to rely on more than his demonstrated athleticism as he will face an Everton midfield full of tenacity and guile.

The Saints’ captain has shown solid performances in the middle of the pitch. His stats for last season show he has won 52 percent of his tackles and he is aggressive in going after the ball. He had 249 recoveries and 60 interceptions, according to the official website of the Premier League.

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