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Everton fans impressed by comments from defender Ben Godfrey
Ben Godfrey has discussed making his Everton debut in an unfamiliar position at the weekend – and some of the club’s supporters on Twitter are thrilled with his comments.
The Toffees signed the centre-back from Norwich City for £25million () at the beginning of October and he’s arrived at Goodison Park as a highly-rated talent with plenty of potential.
Despite suffering relegation from the top-flight last season, the English defender was a real leader in the Norwich backline and he’s earned a move back to the Premier League as a result.
The 22-year-old was named on the bench on Saturday for the Merseyside clash against Liverpool, which finished 2-2 in the league fixture courtesy of a late Dominic Calvert-Lewin equaliser.
Godfrey made his Everton debut when he replaced injured captain Seamus Coleman after just 30 minutes and he was asked to fill in at right-back, something he did superbly well.
He has spoken about his Toffees debut:
“Right-back is a bit different but, as I said when I came to the Club, I am ready to play in any position and give it 100 per cent,”
“Getting forward is a bit different for me but I just wanted to give everything to every part of the role.
“I’ve not played right-back very often but I wanted to do my best… to have a positive affect on the game and help the lads get three points, or one point minimum.”
A selection of Everton supporters on social media believe their new signing has the perfect attitude to succeed with them moving forward.
His long-term future has to be in his favoured centre-back position, but showing versatility to slot in at full-back will surely help his chance to play regularly and make an impact at his new club.
There was a glimpse into his defensive qualities with blocks and tackles, while he surprised a few with some strong attacking moments as well.
Here are some Everton fans discussing Godfrey’s comments:
Bit different, but he didn’t look outta place whatsoever.
— David 1878 (@davidJB1878)
Excited about the future for this lad at our club. Seems a perfect fit for us.
— Mike Warren (@mikew1878)
Listen fella, playing LB a fair bit when he joined the club never did Lescott any harm. He went on to be a great premier league CB for us and beyond. Take the opportunity and get your foot in the side and away you go mate! 👍🏻
— Aide Dews (@AidyDews)
Being thrown it at the deep end like that and giving a performance at that level he did, best bit is he’ll only get better 👏🏻
— New 1 (@18_tom78)
Great attitude 💪🏻💪🏻
— ⎊ carlo fantastico 💙🇮🇹 (@_jennifer1878)
Great attitude and great debut!
— Sean Pugh (@Sc0usesean_EFC)
That’s the difference between Ancelotti’s signings and the signings under previous managers.
They are all willing to 100% for the team and be part of the manager’s plans going forward.
Not many in recent times have been like that.
— Joe Williams (@Joewillo180)