Everton: talkSPORT pundits laud about ‘thunderous’ Jarrad Branthwaite moment v Brighton.
Natalie Sawyer and Tony Cascarino were left stunned by Jarrad Branthwaite after the Everton defender netted during a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday (24 February).
The 21-year-old is receiving interest from all over the world, with numerous European giants sniffing around the Toffees defender, and his goal will only enhance his price tag.
Though many defense goals are associated with headers, Branthwaite went away from the current quo as he curled home a superb attempt to open the score.
Speaking live on talkSPORT on Sunday (25 February, 6:30am), Sawyer said: “It was a striker’s finish if ever there was one. It comes from a Jordan Pickford free-kick, which isn’t dealt with by Brighton.
“It falls to Branthwaite, who has just a moment to set himself up for, what turns out to be, a thunderous strike. A striker would be tremendously thrilled by a goal like that.”
Tony Cascarino added: “The defenders union will be all over this, saying ‘Yes, we can finish’. Normally they bomb it over, but that was a great finish.”
Dubbed as an £80million player by Simon Jordan, Branthwaite will have just heaped money onto his present price tag at Goodison Park with his latest display.
The defender scored his second goal of the season, sweeping home a fantastic effort, leaving Bart Verbruggen with absolutely no chance.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid have already made their intentions with the centre-back known, staking an interest in him ahead of the summer transfer season.
Despite the stunning goal, which saw the Toffees grab the lead against a 10-man Brighton side, Lewis Dunk headed home deep into injury time to salvage a draw and take two potentially important points away from Everton.
Sean Dyche will be immensely upset not to claim all three points against Roberto De Zerbi’s 10 men and should consider it as two points dropped rather than one point earned.
Due to their 10-point deduction, the Toffees are just one point above the relegation zone and have played one game more than Luton Town, who occupy 18th in the standings.
In other Everton news, Jim White has insulted Simon Jordan as a fresh twist has surfaced in the financial issue and points deduction saga.
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