Everton FC: Victor Anichebe can play a big role this season, says David Moyes

DAVID MOYES believes Victor Anichebe could play a big role for Everton this season after the striker helped the Blues end their US tour on a high note.

Anichebe’s fourth-minute strike set Moyes’ side on their way to a convincing 3-1 victory over DC United in Washington’s RFK Stadium on Saturday night, with Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and Magaye Gueye completing the scoring in the American capital.

And Moyes believes the Nigeria striker’s potential could be a big asset as his side prepares for the Premier League’s big (Free £25 bet offer) Kick-off, in three weeks’ time.

“Victor has got great potential,” said Moyes. “A lot of people in the USA seeing him for the first time will have said ‘wow, what a player’.

“We know all about him. He is a very good player. He has had a few injuries, but if he can get rid of those injuries then he has attributes which you cannot buy.

“He has great strength, great pace, power, athleticism. And he took his goal really well. He has had a bit of a sore back, which is why he didn’t play (against Philadelphia Union) on Wednesday, but we wanted to give him some minutes on the pitch here.”

Moyes was left disappointed after a 1-0 defeat to Union in midweek, but witnessed a much-improved display here. Everton were two up inside 16 minutes, and though they conceded early in the second half, they were never genuinely threatened, wrapping up the win through Gueye late on, amid soaring temperatures.

The manager admitted his side’s improvement in the final third was particularly pleasing.

“I was pleased that we got a result, and I thought it was a good game,” added Moyes. “They had a few chances and plenty of shots, and we did as well.

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