Everton have completed their first summer signing of the transfer window.
Ashley Young has arrived at Goodison Park on a free transfer following his departure from Aston Villa at the end of last season.
The former England international arrives with a wealth of experience under his belt. He won the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup with Manchester United along with the Serie A title at Inter Milan.
And in the past two campaigns, he made 57 appearances for Villa - culminating in a seventh-place finish and qualification for the Europa Conference League.
Alhtough Young is 38, performances in the 2022-23 campaign underlined he’s still an adept Premier League performer. Everton manager Sean Dyche cited that the veteran’s stats were among the best in Europe and his versatility will be a key attribute.
But as things stand, does Young force his way into the Toffees’ starting line-up? We take a look.
1. GK - Jordan Pickford
Simply the first name on the team sheet. The England No.1 has been magnificent in recent seasons and was very good in the friendly defeat of Wigan. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
2. RB - Nathan Patterson
Suffered injuries last season but should make further improvements, although Seamus Coleman will provide competition when fit. Showed his quality against Wigan. Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images
3. CB - James Tarkowski
Some fans’ Player of the Season in 22-23 and heads into the upcoming campaign a key player.
4. CB - Michael Keane
Favoured for a period after Dyche took charge. Started the past two friendlies which implies he’s first choice although it will be interesting to see where Jarrad Branthwaite features in Everton’s plans. Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images