Dewsbury-Hall answers England snub with starring role in Everton's Coventry win
The big story around Goodison way this week is Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's response to being left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, with the midfielder letting his football do the talking in Everton's 3-1 victory over Coventry City.
Sports Mole reports that Tuchel made his feelings clear on Dewsbury-Hall after omitting him from the squad named for November's international break (Sports Mole), while Read Everton goes further, revealing that Tuchel described the Everton midfielder as having been 'very close' to earning his first senior England call-up for the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain (Read Everton). The Liverpool Echo adds that Dewsbury-Hall has long made clear his desire to play for England and has been one of Everton's standout performers this season, calling the England boss's message a notable one for the player (Liverpool Echo).
That disappointment seemed to spur him on. Royal Blue Mersey's match report on the Coventry game at Hill Dickinson Stadium credits both Barry and Dewsbury-Hall for leading Everton to a 3-1 comeback win, in a game that also saw former Blues boss Frank Lampard return to Merseyside in the opposition dugout (Royal Blue Mersey). BBC Sport frames it directly as cause and effect, saying the England 'disappointment' fuelled Dewsbury-Hall's heroics as he scored a stunning goal to inspire the comeback victory over Coventry (BBC Sport).
The Liverpool Echo's analysis of the win describes Dewsbury-Hall sending a clear message to Tuchel, while also noting there is a need for clarity over Jack Grealish's situation (Liverpool Echo). Elsewhere, BBC Sport carries the view of an Everton fan who feels Dewsbury-Hall should have been included in the England squad in the first place (BBC Sport). The Echo also reports on what Dewsbury-Hall himself said after the match about Everton's mentality, alongside a fresh verdict on Thierno Barry following the Premier League win over Coventry (Liverpool Echo).
Taken together, the picture from all the outlets is consistent: Dewsbury-Hall was overlooked by England this month but responded in style, playing a starring role as Everton beat Coventry 3-1, with Barry also among the goals. For Everton fans, it's a timely reminder of the quality in the squad and the mentality Dewsbury-Hall has been praised for since arriving at the club.
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