Iwobi gives Silva selection headache (Nation)

Everton manager Marco Silva has a decision to make this weekend, with Alex Iwobi having produced a lively performance in the Carabao Cup against Sheffield Tuesday.

The Nigerian started in the number 10 role for the Toffees and appeared comfortable playing in behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whom he assisted on the second goal.

Iwobi has largely operated as a winger so far, as he did for previous club Arsenal, but the 23-year-old may just have strengthened his case to play centrally.

It could mean Silva drops usual starter Gylfi Sigurdsson to the bench, with the Iceland international having struggled to hit top form so far this season. Read more

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