James Tarkowski said Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall deserves a place in the England squad after Everton's 1-0 win at St James' Park. Dewsbury-Hall was named Player of the Match for his display.
Tarkowski's verdict
During an interview with the official club website, Everton captain Tarkowski joked: "I don't really like praising him because he tells me how good he is all the time!"
He added: "No, he's top level. He really is. I think he's developed a confidence now where he wants to be the one to make the difference all the time. He takes the ball constantly and he's been terrific for us."
Tarkowski also said: "I think he should be in the England set-up already. He’s obviously in a position where there's so much strength in that England set-up already, so it's tough for him."
He continued: "I see him day in and day out and the quality he brings and also the mentality he brings to the team. So, I'm really pleased for him, and all he can do is just keep performing the way he has done, and hopefully the call-up will come."
Numbers from Monday's match
In Monday's Premier League match, Dewsbury-Hall recorded three key passes, had a 100 per cent success rate in his dribbling attempts and covered 11.9km.
GOAL said Dewsbury-Hall's performance in the 1-0 win at St James' Park came days after he inspired Everton to a Carabao Cup victory over the same opponents.
GOAL said his 11.9km was the second-highest total recorded by any player during the match.
England squad timeline
Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his first England squad on Friday. England are scheduled to face Croatia and Spain in upcoming UEFA Nations League encounters.
