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Everton’s draw at Crystal Palace keeps them in the hunt, but they will need favourable results from their remaining games against Sunderland and Tottenham. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Danny Murphy picks out subtle error amid James Garner praiseGarner’s performances have been a shining light for Everton this season, and his form across the campaign has been strong enough to earn him senior England caps for the first time in his career.
StatsGarner TotalsAccurate Passes37/45 (82%)Chances Created3Shots on Target1Defensive Contributions7Tackles2Duels Won5/8 (62%)Garner’s stats in Everton’s draw with Crystal Palace, as per Fotmob.He has also posted a career-best nine goal contributions in the Premier League, a tally which he will be hoping to add to in the coming weeks. “Garner was great again today,” the 49-year-old said.“He got back to try to help Michael Keane, but he’s too deep.
He’s dropped too deep, as have the back four. Easily avoidable (for Everton) in my opinion.”Garner contract has buoyed Everton squadFootball Insider revealed at the start of April that Everton’s move to hand Garner a new contract earlier in the year has “sent the right signals” to the rest of Moyes’ group.The England star reaffirmed his commitment to the project at the Hill Dickinson Stadium by penning the new deal, despite there being strong interest from clubs at the top end of the league.
