Boss Moyes has some FORWARD planning for Tim

EVERTON’S coaching staff have identified the next steps they want Tim Iroegbunam to take after his standout performance against Arsenal.

- By JOE THOMAS

Tim Iroegbunam challenges Arsenal's Declan Rice

The 22-year-old was one of the Blues’ better players on Saturday night, a fact noted by David Moyes. He returned to the centre of the Blues midfield as a result of Idrissa Gueye's departure for the Africa Cup of Nations and put in a solid performance against one of the Premier League's most impressive partnerships.

His display was a boost for Moyes as he contemplates his options across a run of games that will see him without a host of key players.