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Everton XI vs Bournemouth: Blues boss has to pick attacking side

By Matt Townsend

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Jack Harrison of Everton runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 27, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Jack Harrison of Everton runs with the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on September 27, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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This afterrnon at 3 o’clock Everton have a massive, huge, must-win, call it what you want match and manager Sean Dyche has to get his team selection and tactics right today.

I think it is particularly important after the Luton defeat that whoever in his team Dyche picks and whatever formation they line up in, it must be a positive one.

So, here is my team for this afternoon’s game at Goodison Park.

Jordan Pickford

Obviously, Pickford to continue in goal.

James Tarkowski 

The experienced centre-back is another clear choice given his consistently solid performances.

Jarrad Branthwaite 

Once again Branthwaite, who has of course just signed a new contract, is an obvious selection.

Nathan Patterson

Unluky not to be in the side last weekend, the Scottish international should return at right-back.

Vitalii Mykolenko 

Although he was at fault for one of Luton’s goals last Saturday, I don’t see an alternative to him as Ashley Young was also very poor and looks very much as though age has finally caught up with him.

James Garner

The summer signing should get a chance to start in the centre of midfield after impressive performances at Brentford and most particularly, Aston Villa.

Amadou Onana

Onana to slot in central midfield alongside Garner.

Dwight McNeil

Not at his best last weekend for sure, but he offers genuine creativity when he does perfrom and I would have him line up alongside Garner and Onana in a 4-3-3 formation but with the license to get forward as much as possible.

Arnaut Danjuma 

The Dutch attacker has shown glimpses of his ability but he really needs to kick on and begin replaying the support Everton fans have shown in him. A goal today would be a good start.

Jack Harrison

Leeds loanee Harrison should get a chance to start today and show what he can offer the Blues attack from the off.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Once more Calvert-Lewin is my choice to start up front instead of Beto, after scoring three goals in his last three games.

This is my team but there are possible alternatives in several positions. Whoever plays this afternoon for Everton, they must find a way to win this match.

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