Your Everton morning headlines for Friday, September 16
Kevin Thelwell's Everton transfer plan clear after four signings, two targets and one blocked sale
Kevin Thelwell highlighted identity, recruitment and development as the cornerstones of his Everton project and, almost seven months on, he is sticking to his plan.
Since his appointment in February, the director of football has overseen a Finch Farm revolution that has led to an influx of talent, ideas and respected minds. They have included a range of figures from the world of football, including former colleagues from his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has also given new opportunities to familiar faces, promoting Paul Tait and Leighton Baines and bringing James Vaughan back to the club.
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Throughout the changes, the vision set out by Thelwell after he moved from the US to Merseyside has remained consistent. And as his appointments have offered an insight into their own views, the values underpinning that strategy have been clear: Thelwell does not just want to oversee short-term progress. He wants to build for Everton's future.
Read the full story from Joe Thomas.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin set for familar Everton challenge but blunt Frank Lampard question lingers
Dominic Calvert-Lewin should be used to pressure at Everton. Ever since he joined the club from Sheffield United in the summer of 2016, there has been a spotlight on the forward.
Ronald Koeman first gave Calvert-Lewin a run in the first-team, but it often felt like the Dutchman had doubts over whether he could play up top. The former Blues boss used Calvert-Lewin in a variety of positions down the right, including at wing-back in a Premier League game against Stoke City.
And while it was Koeman who handed Calvert-Lewin his first-team debut, it was Marco Silva who showed the faith and trust in him as a centre-forward. However, securing an opportunity is one thing, proving yourself to be good enough is another, just as the 25-year-old found out.
Read the full story from Connor O'Neill.
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