Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite is raring to go in the new Premier League season.
Branthwaite enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for the Toffees under Sean Dyche last term, with the Merseysiders boasting one of the best defensive records in the division.
The 22-year-old was snubbed for a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad but has been linked with a move to Manchester United, such has been his impressive form.
However, the in-demand centre-back has his mind firmly focused on the 2024-25 campaign, despite the transfer links.
Speaking to Everton’s club website, he said: “I think for me it’s just about taking what I learned from last season, and the season before, and putting it all together.
“I think last season, playing all the games I did helped me put performances in and get the experience I needed. I’m going to take that into this season and keep learning.
“When you’ve got a good defensive record, it gives you confidence going into the new season. It’s not just the defenders who contribute to that, it’s the whole team and it’s the way the manager has us set up to give us the best possible chance to win games, and to pick up as many points as we can.
“Last season, playing all the games I did helped me put performances in and get the experience I needed. I’m going to take that into this season and keep learning.”
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“I think it’ll be the same again this season. Hopefully, we can pick up a few wins early on and get the momentum going in the new season.”
Everton had a disrupted 2023-24 campaign and were hit with points deductions for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations.
But with Amadou Onana set to move to Aston Villa for a deal worth around £50million, there should be no such risk this term.
Branthwaite is still early into his career and is…
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