Many Everton fans have been lauding the display of Jarrad Branthwaite after he made his senior debut in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.
The 18-year old came on as a second-half substitute for Leighton Baines, as he slotted in as a central defender while Lucas Digne moved further forward in the left wing-back role.
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Branthwaite impressed several members of the Goodison Park faithful on Twitter as he managed to win three of his duels, make a tackle and record 21 accurate passes, according to Sofascore.
A couple of Blues were especially blown away by his battle with Adama Traore, with one fan even claiming that it ‘felt great watching him smash through Adama’.
Indeed, it was perhaps not the ideal game to be making his debut as the Toffees were eventually thumped 3-0 by Wolves at Molineux, but at least the Englishman got his chance and may get more as the 2019/20 season draws to a close.
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These EFC supporters lauded the performance of Branthwaite despite the loss to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side:
How many 18 ye olds are going to leave Traore flat on his back?
— andyjsb (@andyjsb) July 12, 2020
It honestly felt great watching him smash through adama! No fear, just straight through him!
— Shaun Davies (@ShaunChiefEFC) July 12, 2020
I think this lad has a great future ahead of him.
— Chris Pitchy (@ChrisPitchy) July 12, 2020
I’ve got a good feeling about this lad.
— ToffeeNoseW (@ToffeeNoseW) July 12, 2020
Great Debut 👍🏻
— 🕷 (@gowens1878) July 12, 2020
Well done pal
— Paul Albertsen (@AlbertsenPaul) July 12, 2020
Evertonians, did Branthwaite impress you? Comment below!
