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‘Shrewd from Gareth’: Some Everton fans elated with ‘immense’ ace reportedly in the mix for Euro 2020 call-up

Muhammad Nisar
Muhammad Nisar

ꦐSome Everton fans were feeling elated after reports claimed the Blues defender Ben Godfrey could be set to earn a call-up to England’ 30-man provisional for Euro 2020.

🌳According to , the former Norwich City man is ‘in the mix’ to receive his first-ever senior call-up ahead of Gareth Southgate’s announcement this afternoon.

༺Godfrey enjoyed a brilliant debut season with the Merseysiders since his move from Carrow Road. He earned praise from former Blues man Gary Lineker, who claimed back in March the defender was getting better game-by-game.

✤Carlo Ancelotti has also waxed lyrical about the 23-year-old and claimed back in February that the under-21s international deserved a call-up to the senior team.

Photo by Emma Simpson/Everton FC via Getty Images
Photo by Emma Simpson/Everton FC via Getty Images

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🀅Godfrey’s performances have been well beyond his tender years this season. The youngster has made the most blocks per game and the second-most clearances per game, 29 of the 38 Premier League games this season.

🗹His versatility has been quite staggering with the ace having played across all of the side’s four-man backline.

♛However, the most impressive part of his game has been his recovery pace during moments of opposition counter-attacks.

♎Here is how fans reacted to the claims about the defender…