Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall won honours with Chelsea – but it is Everton who have handed the gifted midfielder the platform to shine. Dewsbury-Hall picked up winners' medals in the Club World Cup when Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, having previously figured in the Europa Conference League final victory against Real Betis in Wroclaw. Dewsbury-Hall played in 31 games in all competitions, having been signed by Enzo Maresca, who he had played under when the Foxes won the Championship.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall won honours with Chelsea – but it is Everton who have handed the gifted midfielder the platform to shine.
Dewsbury-Hall picked up winners' medals in the Club World Cup when Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, having previously figured in the Europa Conference League final victory against Real Betis in Wroclaw.
These were only brief cameos, however, reflecting a season on the margins at Stamford Bridge following a £30m move from Leicester City, despite signing a six-year contract.
Dewsbury-Hall played in 31 games in all competitions, having been signed by Enzo Maresca, who he had played under when the Foxes won the Championship. He scored four goals.
Everton saw the chance to pounce on his frustration to complete a £28m deal in the summer, which has been a resounding success.
The Toffees' recent history is littered with big-money buys who have failed to flourish, examples being Amadou Onana, who was sold to Aston Villa for £50m, and former Ajax captain Davy Klassen, who played only 16 times following a £25m move.
In contrast, Dewsbury-Hall has settled superbly, making an outstanding contribution to Everton's good start to the season.
The 27-year-old is the key central component of a trio of Everton creative players behind their striker, alongside Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye.
Dewsbury-Hall has offered vital goals to go with his tireless work ethic, including spectacular winners in the victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers and in a landmark Everton win at Manchester United.
He was also on target in the 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as well as providing the delivery from which Nikola Milenkovic scored an early own goal
Dewsbury-Hall's form has even prompted talk of an England call-up, although this is a long shot because his central position behind the striker – although he prompts in all areas of the pitch – is one of head coach Thomas Tuchel's over-populated and highly-competitive areas.
For now, Everton will simply be delighted that Dewsbury-Hall, along with Ndiaye, is bucking the trend of so much money wasted on under-achieving players in recent times by proving a genuine bargain at £28m.
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