“Forget Thierno Barry”- David Moyes names the ‘terrific’ Everton player just silenced his critics vs Fulham

Thierno Barry caught the eye of Everton fans with his dazzling performance, but it was another player who truly stole the spotlight — Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who earned glowing praise from David Moyes after the victory.

Dewsbury-Hall has been open about the fact that playing as a number 10 isn’t his natural role, and many agreed with that assessment during the week.

However, Moyes’ decision to keep him in that advanced midfield position against Fulham turned out to be an inspired move.

Speaking to Everton’s media team after the game, Moyes was full of admiration for the midfielder:

“Kiernan was terrific today. I think he’s made such a difference to the team. He’s made us much more creative and cultured in the way we play, and he might be going under the radar a little bit.”

Earlier in the week, Dewsbury-Hall had been critical of Everton’s display against Sunderland, thanking supporters for sticking with the team.

But he responded in perfect fashion against Fulham, producing a commanding performance that silenced any remaining critics.

Thomas Frank had recently described Dewsbury-Hall as looking “reborn,” and that assessment rang true once again as the 27-year-old dictated play and solidified his role as Everton’s creative spark.

Match stats:

89 minutes played
1 assist
2 key passes
3 fouls won
9/13 ground duels won
4/6 tackles won

Former goalkeeper Ben Foster has previously spoken highly of Dewsbury-Hall, and the midfielder almost added another goal to his tally — only for it to be ruled out as one of three offside efforts in the match.

Still, this was exactly the type of performance Everton fans had been waiting to see from their number 22 — composed, confident, and full of influence in the heart of midfield.