‘Massive’: Jarrad Branthwaite says Everton players feel more confident when 25-year-old starts

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been impressed withing new singing Beto since his arrival at the club.

The 25-year-old joined the Toffees for a reported £25 million from Italian side Udinese towards the end of the window, making an instant impact for Sean Dyche’s side.

He made his first appearance for Everton against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup last week, changing the game and scoring one of the goals, helping Dyche’s side progress.

Beto made his Premier League debut away at Sheffield United on Saturday, but despite not scoring teammate Branthwaite was full of praise for the Portuguese striker.

Jarrad Branthwaite on teammate Beto
“He (Beto) was a massive influence. You saw (against Sheffield United) how he held the ball up and ran the channels as well, and he is strong and powerful and he can finish.

“Bringing him into the team gives us a massive confidence boost. He brings it into his feet and keeps it well, and he can spin in the channels and he gets there.

“It’s such a trait for us and him to be able to play both of those balls. It helps from pressure and getting up the pitch.”

Bet will be looking to bag his first Premier League goal for the Toffees after the international break when Dyche’s side host Arsenal at Goodison Park.