Jarrad Branthwaite’s Return Gives Everton Defensive Boost

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Jarrad Branthwaite’s return from injury provides Everton manager David Moyes with a vital defensive option. Combined with the homecoming of Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, Everton now have more flexibility to stabilise the backline while sustaining attacking momentum.

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00:00Everton's 1-1 draw with Leeds United offered a manager

00:05David Moyes a timely slice of optimism and a selection puzzle

00:10Brad Brantway finally returned to competitive action after months of injury setbacks instantly adding

00:15a new dimension to the top is his back line

00:18Now for his command

00:20in presence and ability to carry the ball out of defence

00:22Bradway showcased the class

00:25that makes him one of Everton's most valuable players

00:27leaving Moyes with a welcome if tricky

00:30The game also marked the homecoming of Africa

00:35Cup of Nations winners Idrissa Gueye and Ilman Ndai

00:38They've played the full 90 minutes

00:40despite their recent exertions in Morocco

00:43and each made a note

00:45multiple impact

00:46Okay, often the protective shift of the back forward

00:50displayed his creative side with a clever cross

00:51that allowed Dwight McNeil to score the equaliser one

00:55provided energy and threat from the left wing

00:57even if his chances didn't convert

01:00home form remains a concern with the Blues

01:04now

01:05five matches without a win at Hill Dickinson Stadium

01:07yet the performance against Leeds provides

01:10provided encouragement

01:11with Branthwaite back and the squad nearing full strength

01:14Moyes

01:15can begin to explore combinations

01:17that stabilise the defence

01:19while continuing

01:20to develop attacking momentum

01:21Everton's season may hinge on making

01:25the most of this rejuvenated roster

01:26in the coming weeks

01:30the first rejuvenated roster

01:32in the first five years

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