Harri Burton

Sat 9 August 2025 17:07, UK

David Moyes learned much more about his new squad as Everton prepared for the new season with a friendly against AS Roma.

Despite a host of chances for Thierno Barry, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iliman Ndiaye, the Toffees could not break the deadlock, and it was Roma’s Matias Soule who finally found the back of the net.

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It was an interesting clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 9 August, with The Friedkin Group‘s other club travelling to England before the 2025/26 campaign kicks off.

Moyes will be hoping for a much better display once the Premier League starts, with the Toffees travelling to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Monday, 18 August.

(Credit: Imago)

Jordan Pickford – 7

Continues to perform week in, week out for Everton, becoming one of the most consistent players in the squad in recent seasons.

Jake O’Brien – 6

While he continues to play out of position, he keeps proving Moyes right that he can deputise at full-back.

Had a half-chance late on in the game, but could not keep his shot down.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Off for McNeil 61?) – 9 – Player of the Match

Exciting start.

Could be key for the Toffees’ creativity next term.

Carlos Alcaraz (Off for Chermiti 81?) – 4

Continued to get stuck into challenges, but he offered very little in the final third, which will be worrying for Moyes ahead of the new season.

Iliman Ndiaye – 3

A very quiet performance from the star winger, who racked up nine goals in the Premier League last season.

Thierno Barry (Off for Beto 61?) – 7

While he wasted a couple of good chances, it was a far more positive performance than that of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who could now sign for Newcastle United.

Substitutes

Adam Aznou (On for Mykolenko 12?, Off for Coleman 80?) – 6

Just trying to settle into the lineup.

Never stupid from the new signing, but also nothing to set the game alight.

Beto (On for Barry 61?) – 4

Struggled to make any impact during his 30 minutes on the pitch.

Threw his weight around but could not get involved enough.

Beto was outperformed by Thierno Barry.

(Credit: Imago)

Tim Iroegbunam (On for Gueye 61?) – 7

Looked very bright, making some intelligent runs against tired legs and creating some much-needed chances.

Dwight McNeil (On for Dewsbury-Hall 61?) – 8

Despite being on the pitch for just half an hour, he created more than most of his teammates, though that will not be a surprise.
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