Everton came from behind to beat Coventry City 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday night. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall hit a thunderous strike in the win, the BBC reported. Everton have now won back-to-back Premier League games and sit fifth in the table.
The 28-year-old midfielder had a rough morning. Hours before kick-off, he learned that England manager Thomas Tuchel had left him out of the squad for this month's Nations League fixtures. He had been tipped to make the cut. Tuchel picked Borussia Dortmund teenager Jobe Bellingham instead.
Tuchel said on Friday afternoon that Dewsbury-Hall had been "very close" to selection after "a very good season" with Everton. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Dewsbury-Hall admitted the morning had been disappointing. He said playing for his country was a massive dream and that he knew he had been close. He added that he was proud of how he had reacted and would "never give up". His next chance comes at the international break in March.
Dewsbury-Hall has taken the long road. He made his Premier League debut for boyhood club Leicester City at 22, after loan spells at Luton Town and Blackpool. He later helped Leicester win the Championship under Enzo Maresca and followed him to Chelsea in a £30m deal. Game time was scarce at Stamford Bridge. Since joining Everton last summer, he has scored 11 Premier League goals and provided seven assists. He said he is enjoying a "hybrid role" that gives him freedom to pop up all over the pitch.
Striker Thierno Barry turned the game with two goals in five minutes early in the second half. The 24-year-old French forward now has 10 goals in all competitions this season. That already beats the eight he managed last season after his move from Villarreal. Only Erling Haaland, with 14, has scored more in all competitions, according to the BBC.
Barry celebrated with another viral dance. He told Match of the Day he had copied it from an NFL player he saw on TikTok. He said he is a fan of Haaland, watches videos of him and will try to compete with him for the Golden Boot.
Earlier in the night, David Moyes equalled Harry Catterick's record for the most games as Everton manager, with 592 matches each. Moyes said he was very proud and would always try to do the right thing for the club.