Tim Iroegbunam has hailed Iliman Ndiaye as ‘magic’ and opened up on his start to life at Everton. Sean Dyche’s side finally gave their supporters something to smile about after a poor start to the season as they booked their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at Goodison Park on Tuesday night.
On a night in which defeat was simply not an option, it was Everton’s new boys who took centre stage. Just like he has done since the start of the new campaign, Iroegbunam produced yet another commanding display in the middle of midfield, while Ndiaye took on a starring role in his first start for the club.
After Iroegbunam fired the Blues ahead, Ndiaye also opened his account for the Blues with a superb solo effort in front of the Gwladys Street. Beto then added a third seven minutes from time when he converted Vitalii Mykolenko’s low cross.
He’s magic,” replied the England youth international when asked about his team-mate. “Every time he gets on the ball, I know he’s going to create something.
“He’s so hard to get near, I can’t tackle him. Jesper the same. Training… It’s ridiculous. Same with Jesper – good feet. Just sharp.”
Unlike the rest of Everton’s new signings, Iroegbunam has featured in all three of his side’s games so far this season, and he admits he has found settling into life at Goodison Park following his move from the Midlands rather easy.