Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has his sights on an England call-up and believes Everton is the perfect platform for him to achieve his dream. The 27-year-old is yet to represent the national side and has been the subject of requests from the Irish FA, which has sought to convince him to commit to the Republic of Ireland.

While he stressed he is grateful for the interest - and full of respect for those seeking his commitment - he has now revealed that representing England remains his goal. That desire was a driving factor in his decision to move to Everton this summer, he said.

Dewsbury-Hall has made an impressive start to life on Merseyside, quickly becoming a key component of David Moyes’ new-look Blues.

His relationship with Jack Grealish...