Jack Grealish makes ‘massive’ statement following first Everton start | OneFootball

Jack Grealish made an instant impact on full debut for Everton as they beat Brighton in the first Premier League game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The winger arrived on loan from Manchester City this summer as one of the Toffees’ marquee signings, and if his first start is anything to by he will enjoy his time on Merseyside.

Grealish was released down the left flank by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before flashing in a cross for Iliman Ndiaye, who booted the ball into the net for the opening goal after 22 minutes.

The 29-year-old then set up James Garner, who sealed all three points for Everton with a thumping finish from outside the area in the second half to give David Moyes’ men their first victory of the season.

Jack Grealish celebrates ‘massive’ first start for Everton

“It was massive,” Grealish told Sky Sports after the full-time whistle. “First game at the new stadium and we wanted to put on a show for the supporters. Very happy to get the win.

“It’s massive. I loved my time at Man City and I had a great four years there and won a lot of things. As soon as I spoke to David Moyes on FaceTime, I wanted to come here and today shows why.

“I said yesterday that the manager hadn’t played us [Ndiaye] together in training. Today is the first time.”

Ndiaye believes that he and Grealish could form a “great” partnership this season after linking up for the first time on a football pitch.

“Jack is an amazing player, we all know that,” the attacker said. “He assisted me for the first goal and the second goal. It could be very good this season.”

Moyes added that the pair can bring “flair and quality” to the team when they play together.

“We’ll see how they play and if their performances are good,” he said. “Jack has got a couple of assists today and Iliman has a goal. We need to score more goals. One thing I don’t want to lose is the spirit on the pitch. We want more flair and quality.”

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