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Dwight McNeil’s Everton return: Tough love from Moyes, a standing ovation and a ‘step up in level’
- Everton beat Burnley 2-0 as McNeil delivered a high-energy display and earned the crowd’s ovation.
- McNeil had been out of Everton’s squad after a failed deadline-day move to Palace and returned against Newcastle before Tuesday’s stronger showing.
- Moyes said McNeil trained better, gained confidence, and deserved more minutes in recent weeks.
- Tarkowski praised McNeil’s training levels and support from teammates during the tough period.
- The crowd’s ovation and captain Seamus Coleman’s hug capped a positive night for McNeil.
- McNeil’s performance included 10 recoveries and seven passes into the final third.
- Tuesday’s display was described as a 'step up in level' by teammate Tarkowski.
- McNeil connected with Iliman Ndiaye and Beto to set up Dewsbury-Hall’s goal against Burnley.
- The match served as a potential chapter in McNeil’s Everton story, with a summer decision looming.
- Manager Moyes emphasized McNeil’s consistent training as the path to more game time.
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