Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry: Andy Burnham was in the posh seats at Hill Dickinson Stadium to witness how his beloved Everton would fare without the key additions to David Moyes’s team that even the Prime Minister had voiced an opinion on. No right-back, no new centre-forward , no problem: Everton capitalised on a wasteful Crystal Palace display to start their season with an ultimately convincing victory. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall swept any away lingering resentment over how last season ended for Everton with an outstanding finish before Thierno Barry, a man under pressure should a new striker arrive before the deadline, seale Desk reading of Guardian Football.

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