Garner sets sights on England role after impressive start to the campaign | OneFootball

Garner has set his sights on a place in the England squad after an impressive start to the campaign which saw him blasting home a brilliant effort from distance in the 2-0 win over Brighton in August.

He has played every minute of Everton’s four Premier League fixtures to date, with the Blues positioned in the Top 6 after a solid start.

The 24-year-old has shown his versatility by deputising at left-back amid injury issues, in addition to his preferred midfield role. So far this season, only Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell has won more tackles than the Everton man.

Moyes mentioned Garner as an option for England earlier this month, and it’s an ambition the midfielder is unafraid to discuss.

Having won 18 caps for the England U21 side and earned inclusion in the Team of the Tournament as the Young Lions won the European Championship in 2023, Garner believes he’s capable of stepping up to the senior squad.

“It’s been a good start to the season, but I’m focused on keeping it going for a full season,” he said in the matchday programme ahead of the draw with Aston Villa at the weekend.

“As I say, the past few seasons have been up and down for me. I want to stay fit, first and foremost, and I want to play as much as I can, have a good season for the club and hopefully get recognised by England at some point, too.

“I want to get into that England team – that’s my long-term goal. I know it’s not going to happen overnight, but I definitely feel like I’ve got the quality, so it’s just about keeping consistent and improving with every game. I’m hopeful it’ll come.”