Everton eye first-team upgrades under Moyes

Season review rates Everton’s back line from 2025-26, assessing goalkeeper and defenders’ performances and reliability ahead of summer decisions.
Everton plan summer moves to upgrade the first XI under David Moyes, focusing on strengthening key positions ahead of 2026-27.
Pat Nevin hails Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as central to Everton becoming more attack-minded under David Moyes, stressing improvement is ‘just a start’.
Northern Ireland call up 18-year-old Everton prospect Braiden Graham after prolific youth seasons, rewarding his rising profile despite no senior debut.
Everton stand to benefit reputationally and financially from academy product Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona despite his contentious Goodison exit.
David Moyes says Sir Alex Ferguson twice approached him to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton in 2004 after the striker’s Euro 2004 displays accelerated United’s pursuit.
Seamus Coleman and Jake O’Brien play 90 minutes as Ireland beat Qatar 1-0 in Dublin, with the Everton duo praised for a solid defensive display.