Jack Harrison has named breaking into the England squad as one of his key aims upon returning to Everton.
The 27-year-old spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Goodison Park following Leeds United’s relegation from the Premier League, going on to notch four goals and three assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.
Harrison’s contributions helped the Toffees secure Premier League safety with ease, finishing 15th on 40 points despite suffering an eight-point deduction.
That was enough to persuade Everton to extend Harrison’s loan from Elland Road by another year and now, the winger has his eyes set on more goals and even a call-up to the England national team.
“I’m hoping to go back this season and help the team improve on the attacking end,” the former England U21 international told Everton’s official website. “I know defensively we were very sound last season, but on the attacking end, I want to be able to add more to the team and hopefully be able to finish inside the top ten.
“I think I’d definitely like to improve my numbers with goals and assists. Help create some more chances in the attack. I’m a very ambitious player, I have a lot of aspirations and one of them is to get into the England squad. Hopefully, if I have a good season and create some more chances, have more goals and assists then I’ll be able to achieve that.”
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Jack Harrison of Everton celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during their Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match.
Although Harrison will be looking for more goal contributions next season, he still played a key role in Everton’s comfortable finish.
The former NYCFC forward was first among Everton players for attempted take-ons (68), second for completed take-ons (29) and fourth for possessions won in the attacking third (17) in Premier League play last season.
It’s that work ethic and energy on both sides of the ball that made him so valuable but…
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Publish date : 2024-07-05 14:15:28
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