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England disappointment inspires Dewsbury-Hall's Everton performance
Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said England disappointment is driving him after he came close to selection for Thomas Tuchel's squad.
Tuchel said Dewsbury-Hall had been very close to earning a place after a strong season.
The 27-year-old found regular opportunities difficult at Chelsea before joining Everton last summer.
He has scored 11 Premier League goals and made seven assists for Everton since the start of last season.
Against Coventry, Thierno Barry scored twice in five minutes at the start of the second half to help Everton come from behind.
Barry has 10 goals in all competitions this season, more than the eight he scored last season.
Dewsbury-Hall says he will keep pushing for England selection, with the next international break in March.
Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said he would keep pushing for an England place after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
Tuchel said Dewsbury-Hall had been “very close” to selection after a good season with Everton.
Dewsbury-Hall’s England disappointment was described as fuel for his performance against Coventry.
Thierno Barry scored twice in five minutes as Everton came from behind, taking his season tally to 10 goals in all competitions.
Since the start of last season, Dewsbury-Hall has scored 11 Premier League goals and provided seven assists for Everton.
- Who
- Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and forward Thierno Barry.
- What
- Dewsbury-Hall’s England disappointment was said to have inspired his Everton performance against Coventry, where Barry scored twice.
- When
- Friday night; the article was published on 6 November 2026.
- Where
- Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Why
- Dewsbury-Hall said he would keep pushing for an England place after missing out on selection.
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Dewsbury-Hall joined Everton at the age of 26.
Tuchel said Dewsbury-Hall had been very close to earning a place in his squad.
Barry scored twice in five minutes as Everton came from behind against Coventry.
- Dewsbury-Hall
- 11 Premier League goals and seven assists for Everton since the start of last season
- Barry
- 10 goals in all competitions this season
- Barry's scoring total
- Only Erling Haaland, with 14, had scored more in all competitions this campaign for David Moyes' side
- Tuchel's assessment
- Dewsbury-Hall had been very close to selection
What people are saying
I'll keep pushing and pushing and see what happens.
I'm really, really enjoying it.
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I watch a lot of videos of him and try and do the things he does.