This season, the £15 million midfielder has officially covered more ground than any of his Everton teammates.

This season, Everton has continued to remain consistent, recording the second-most Premier League clean sheets (behind Arsenal).

Everton’s defensive record is among the best in the division, having given up just 32 goals.

The distance that some of Dyche’s midfielders have covered is one factor that supports the Toffees’ outstanding effort off the ball.

Top of the Everton running charts is James Garner.

James Garner has established himself as the team’s long-distance leader after traveling 247 kilometers in the 2023–2024 campaign.

A graphic showing which players have traveled the furthest for their individual teams was shared by the Premier League’s official X account.

James Ward-Prowse of West Ham United is first on the running charts having completed nearly 270 kilometers so far.

Regarding Garner, the £15 million acquisition has solidified his position in Everton’s midfield, having made 22 starts so far this year.

The 22-year-old is in the top 5% in Premier League duels won this season, according to FotMob.

The former Manchester United young player has begun to feel at home under Sean Dyche after a challenging start to life in Merseyside.

He said to Sky Sports, “My first few months were quite tough as I suffered quite a serious injury, and that was my first one.”

To have it at such a young age was difficult. I put in a lot of effort to eventually get back into shape.

“I’m happy and grateful that I’ve been a part of the team ever since,” he continued. Every game this season has a distinct vibe about it.

“I think we can win every game, so I’m not worried at all. Last season, we were happy when we lost, but now days, we become angry when we don’t win.

The matchup with Crystal Palace on Monday seems to be a must-win. The guests are disoriented and may be easily captured.

Coming up are back-to-back games against Manchester United and Liverpool, which is the kind of match that Everton needs to win, especially at home.