Will England duo continue fine form to propel Everton into Europe?
With seven games of the Premier League season to go, Everton are among the sides vying for a European spot. The Toffees are only behind seventh-placed Brentford on goal difference and face the Bees in London on Saturday (15:00 BST). If they are to achieve that aim of European qualification, England duo Jordan Pickford and James Garner - the only two players to have started every top-flight game for Everton this season - will no doubt be key.
[Getty Images] With seven games of the Premier League season to go, Everton are among the sides vying for a European spot. The Toffees are only behind seventh-placed Brentford on goal difference and face the Bees in London on Saturday (15:00 BST). If they are to achieve that aim of European qualification, England duo Jordan Pickford and James Garner - the only two players to have started every top-flight game for Everton this season - will no doubt be key.
Statisticians Opta say that in terms of expected goals on target compared to goals conceded, Pickford has prevented more goals (6. 1) than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League this season. Since the start of the 2022-23 season, that number is 24.
1, which is nine more than any other top-flight keeper during the same period. Meanwhile, midfielder Garner has been one of the Toffees' most consistent performers this campaign, ranking second in the Premier League this season for both tackles made (93) and interceptions (50). He also has six assists.