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By Paul Conatzer

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 16, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. 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 Joe Prior/Visionhaus/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 16, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. 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 Joe Prior/Visionhaus/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Seamus Coleman of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. 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 James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

Right-wingback: Seamus Coleman

As  his playing career starts to draw to a close, it would be hard to find a better servant to Everton than their Irish captain. At 32, he has shown he still can get up and down the wings as his run and cross for the second goal against Spurs showed. He remains a tenacious defender and a true leader on the pitch.

Defensive midfielder: Allan

Another summer signing  played for Ancelotti at Roma and followed him to Goodison Park.

He can protect the back-line and bring the ball forward as he has a nice array of passes in his armory. He was missed during his period injured and Everton lacked a ball-winner in the midfield. His presence makes Everton better.

Central midfielder: Gylfi Sigurdsson

Everton’s most-expensive signing, who hasn’t always lived up to what was expected of him. But, he remains a player with silky touch and creativity and sure touch with a dead ball. He seems to play better with and link well with James Rodriguez. With Grealish out Everton should be able to be more attacking in midfield.

Left-wingback: Lucas Digne

A solid-defender, but his talent lies in his ability to go down the left flank and swing in teasing crosses for onrushing attackers.  His cross from a free-kick which was headed home by Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Spurs was a foreshadow for the season as Everton rank among the leaders for headed goals.