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Tyrique George has said there is "a lot more to come from me" after his move to Everton in a deal worth up to £24m was confirmed.

The 20-year-old winger spent the second half of last season on loan at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with an option to buy for £25m this summer.

However, Everton renegotiated the up front fee to about £18m with the remainder in add-ons based on European qualification and appearances, while Chelsea have included a 15% sell-on clause.

"I loved my time here on loan last season, so as soon as I knew it was a possibility to return, that's always what I wanted," George told club media after his four-year contract was announced.

"This is a massive club. I've seen for myself how passionate the fans are about Everton, how much it means to them – and I want to put on good performances, score goals and create goals to make them happy.

"The fans and the boys in the changing room made me feel welcome as soon as I arrived in February. It's a strong group that's only going to get better."

George made 11 appearances for Everton last season, starting once, but impressed manager David Moyes, who called him an "excellent boy with an excellent work-rate" at the end of his initial four-month spell.

"There is a lot more to come from me. With the manager, the coaches and my team-mates, I know I'm in a great place to show it," George added.

"Everton is an environment that demands hard work from everyone, and I will give everything.

"To be in for the start of pre-season is something I was keen on. Now I'm really excited to get going again."

Meanwhile, Everton also announced the formality of Merlin Rohl's signing from Freiburg.

The 23-year-old arrived on a loan deal with an obligation to buy last summer and now joins on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Former Everton goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly says Jordan Pickford's performance against Mexico was one of the most complete performances he has ever seen from a goalkeeper.

Kelly told BBC Radio Merseyside: "For me it was one of the legendary goalkeeping displays in England's history. He made a couple of saves but you expect that from Jordan, especially Everton fans watching his performances up and down the years. But it was at the highest level, in the highest scrutiny that he's always under, on that stage at the Azteca Stadium.

"But not only that, his performance in the second half, where he didn't have a lot of saves to make but his command of the box and his bravery to step forward and say 'I'm going to take the pressure off the defence'. He must have punched the ball five times, he caught two - that takes real soul, real belief in your ability but also real character. Again, to Everton fans it's not a surprise.

"At the end of the game I sent him a message just to say 'that was one of the most complete goalkeeping displays I've seen'.

"Every Evertonian should be proud and I think every England fan is very proud of that performance and that team."

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When England take on Norway on Saturday night with a place in a World Cup semi-final up for grabs, Thomas Tuchel's side will somehow have to tame Erling Haaland.

The Manchester City striker has scored in each of his last 14 competitive outings for Norway (27 goals in total during this period), finding the back of the net in all four of his appearances at the FIFA World Cup so far. The last player to score in each of his first five games at the tournament was Columbia's James Rodríguez in 2014, while the last European player to do so was Germany's Gerd Müller in 1970.

Fortunately for the Three Lions, they have an in-form Jordan Pickford to call upon. The Everton stopper will overtake Peter Shilton to become England's outright all-time leading appearance maker at the World Cup (currently level with 17 games each) in Saturday's fixture.

Pickford however tends to run into one or two issues when up against Haaland. He has conceded seven of the 10 shots on target that Haaland has had against him in the Premier League, with the Norwegian only netting more goals in the competition against José Sá (10), Alphonse Areola (9) and Bernd Leno (8).

So far, Haaland has four match-winning goals in the tournament, with only Poland's Grzegorz Lato in 1974 and Italy's Salvatore Schillaci in 1990 managing more in a single campaign in the competition's history (both five).

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We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.

Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?

Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?

This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...

Tell us the players you want, with your reasoning, here

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From live TV coverage to highlights, analysis and reaction, our dedicated team will ensure you don't miss a kick of the biggest World Cup yet.

And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.

This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.

This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.

• Simple steps to set up live lock screen match updates from the World Cup

• How to get Premier League score updates

A new predictor game has been introduced to cover this year's World Cup, allowing users to pick what they think will be the result from every match.

The game also features streaks, so make sure to check in each day and make your predictions.

• Play World Cup Predictor here (UK users only)

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Or even see the match through the eyes of a player?

Well, now you can with Fifa World Cup 3D Experience, which is a UK-first that is only available on BBC Sport.

The interactive game experience gives viewers more choice to explore the match both in real time, highlights and full-match replays.

• Head here to get started

Finally, here are some more handy links:

• How to follow the World Cup across the BBC

• All the highlights and best video

• Beat the time difference and catch up on everything without any spoilers

• Take a dive into each of the 48 squads here

• Play our World Cup quizzes

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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says he was in the "mindset where I feel unbeatable" in England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico in the early hours of Monday.

Pickford produced two magnificent first-half saves from Raul Jimenez, then took total command of his area as Mexico threatened in the closing stages.

He equalled Peter Shilton's record of 17 World Cup appearances for England and was instrumental in ensuring he will now eclipse it against Norway.

"That was unreal," Pickford told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"You'll never get moments like that again in football. To come to the Azteca is once in a lifetime - it's a bucket-list memory.

"Everyone was talking about the altitude but it was us against them and we rolled our sleeves up and got the victory.

"The defensive work the lads put in to get out to the ball, block shots, head the ball away was just part of an all-round gutsy and together performance. That's what we are, we're England and that's what we do.

"I was in the moment. We all know when we get to pressure situations in knockout phases that I've got that character - I step up, and I've got that mindset where I feel unbeatable.

"I loved it. We did one training session before and I felt good as soon as I felt the ball in my hands. Before the game in the warm-up, the distance I was kicking it, I knew I was in that moment straight away."

Ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart believes Pickford led by example when Thomas Tuchel's side were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.

"It was an incredible performance from Pickford," he said.

"When England made the decision to sit deep and defend with their lives, Pickford led.

"He has played a starring role yet again in a knockout game for England."

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Everton fan Mark Staniford says there is "lots to like" about the Toffees signing of Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney for the "relatively inexpensive" price of around £16m,

Hackney made 154 appearances for Boro, scoring 16 goals, and won the 2025-26 Championship player of the season as he helped his side reach the play-off final, which they lost 1-0 to Hull City.

"Some early business which is good and not like us at all," Staniford told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"The lad has come for a relatively inexpensive price. He ripped up the Championship last season and was voted the best player.

"I'm not sure if he was a priority or more the timing where we thought, 'he's available we can get him in.' With the rumours Idrissa Gueye isn't signing a new deal, we're losing an experienced head in midfield.

"Hackney is bright, he's a young prospect, he can score goals, he can put his foot in. Lots to like about the signing.

"In the scheme of things it's not a huge amount of money which is also a positive."

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Iliman Ndiaye's exit from the World Cup won't have been seen as a disappointment at Everton.

While the winger will be gutted after Senegal dropped a two-goal lead to be dumped out of the tournament by Belgium, as far as his club is concerned, it now means he won't be 'in the shop window' for the rest of the summer.

There's no denying the 26-year-old is a star among Everton's ranks, but there was frustration after his return from Afcon.

Ndiaye missed six Premier League games for the Toffees as he went all the way to the highly controversial final. When he came back, he looked tired and worn out, failing to fire on the pitch alight as he had done earlier in the season.

Before Afcon, he was on four goals; after Afcon, he managed just two more, and one was a penalty.

I don't imagine his form will have put off any suitors, though, and Everton have previously rejected interest in.

Ndiaye is under contract until 2029 so the Toffees aren't forced to sell. They are also in a much more stable place financially under The Friedkin Group and will shut down interest in their best players, as was seen with Jarrad Branthwaite last summer.

Senegal flying home from North America will be a relief for David Moyes more because it affords Ndiaye the chance to rest and recuperate.

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We have been asking you questions about Everton all summer. Our latest is a two-pronged query...

First, is there anyone on the free transfer list you think makes sense or is realistic as a signing?

John Stones, Solly March, Fabinho, Leon Goretzka, Dusan Vlahovic, Daichi Kamada and Yves Bissouma are just some of the names currently available - and you can see a list here of the 15 free agents involved at the World Cup.

And secondly, is there a player the Toffees are constantly linked with but you hope they never sign? If so, who and why?

Get in touch with your views here

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BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury says new Everton signing Hayden Hackney is a "throwback" midfielder with "plenty of room for improvement".

The 24-year-old has signed for the Blues for a fee of at least £16m from boyhood club Middlesbrough after being named Championship Player of the Year last season.

"For Middlesbrough fans, it's long since been expected," Drury told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"It's a shame to see him go because he is a homegrown player and a Middlesbrough fan, but everybody wishes him well.

"What he is now is the baseline. I'm really interested to see what he becomes as there is lots of room for development.

"He is a player who likes to get on the ball and a box-to-box midfielder. He will quite often come and take the ball off the central defenders and he loves to carry the ball - it is not all about passing.

"He wants to drive the side up the pitch so he does like to dribble. He's got a good shot on him, he likes to join attacks and he's not shy of a tackle. He's a throwback to the sort of midfielder I grew up watching in the 80s and 90s.

"But there's plenty of room for improvement and I'm sure Everton will look to see him develop further in different ways."

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Everton are the latest Premier League team to be linked with Benfica and Colombia midfielder Richard Rios, 26. (Sport Witness), external

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Keito Nakamura has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Bournemouth, Everton and Fulham with his impressive performances for Japan at the World Cup.

The 26-year-old winger has an agreement in place with his French side Reims that would allow him to leave for a suitable fee - understood to be about £21.5m - after the club failed to win promotion to Ligue 1 last season.

Everton and Bournemouth have asked what it might take to sign Nakamura with his entourage but would need to attackers to leave before making a move.

Fulham, who look likely to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, are also keen.

Nakamura spent last season playing in the French second tier, despite interest from clubs including Spanish club Villarreal and Turkish giants Besiktas, with offers reaching up to £15.5m.

The versatile forward finished as Reims' leading scorer with 14 goals and then established himself as Japan's first-choice left winger at the World Cup after Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma's was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Nakamura scored one goal, provided an assist and was named in Opta's team of the group stage. Japan pushed Brazil in their last 32 match before the five-time champions scored a late winner to knock out the Samurai Blue.

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A criticism of Everton in recent years has been leaving transfer deals until late in the summer window.

The news Hayden Hackney has joined from Middlesbrough on 2 July leaves Toffees fans cautiously optimistic for the rest of the window and with a feeling there is now a proper recruitment plan in place.

It is exciting that a top Championship talent has chosen Everton for his next move, but what could come next?

A right-back remains top of the shopping list. It has been a problematic area for years and it is something that needs fixing if the Blues are to push for Europe.

I understand talks with Tyrique George are going well after he impressed during his loan spell and it should only be a matter of time until there is an agreement.

I believe it will also be a deal that will cost Everton significantly less than the option on the loan deal with Chelsea set out in January.

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We asked for your views on Everton's first summer signing Hayden Hackney, who has joined from Middlesbrough in a long-term deal.

Here are some of your comments:

Jack: Good business in my view. I saw a bit of him last season and thought he looked a decent player. Combative yet a bit about him going forward. Next on the agenda is signing both Merlin Rohl and Tyrique George on permanent deals, plus Idrissa Gueye for another year. He is seriously underrated by some fans. Not a fan of Liam Delap, but would love to get Jarrod Bowen.

Ken: Great news for Everton. He was the best player in the Championship last season. He will definitely benefit the team.

Dennis: I'm absolutely delighted we have finally got him. I've seen him on TV for Middlesbrough and he was for me the standout player. He is top quality with a massive future ahead of him. Welcome to Everton, Hayden.

Marc: Is this a complete reversal of Moyes' thinking? At last the Penny has dropped and he's finally realising that an attacking team creates winners! Will this be using the midfield, wingers and long ball crosses to score goals instead of the boring, pass it along the back, negative, defensive strategy that opposing teams break through? If Everton are to be successful then this is surely the time to make it a change for the better.

Ian: Hopefully Moyes doesn't destroy his career like he's done with Tyler Dibling, Adam Aznou, Nathan Patterson and Charly Alcaraz. Just can't see him starting games under this guy.

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Everton manager David Moyes says Hayden Hackney "will provide greater competition in midfield" after securing the signature of the 24-year-old.

"Hayden is a promising young player who we've been tracking for some time, and I'm looking forward to working with him," said Moyes.

"We've had a track record over the years of identifying players in the Championship who have gone on to do really well for us and been good investments. We hope that will be the case with Hayden, too.

"He's an England Under-21 international who will provide greater competition in midfield, which is something I wanted going into the new season."

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"It was always going to be Everton," says Hayden Hackney after signing a five-year contract with the Blues.

The 24-year-old central midfielder, who was named the 2026-26 Championship Player of the Season for Middlesbrough, is David Moyes' first signing of the summer.

"I'm delighted to be here," said Hackney. "As soon as I spoke to the manager, as soon as I knew Everton were interested, to be honest, it was always going to be Everton.

"It's such a big club, with the new stadium and the direction it's going in. I just wanted to be part of that.

"The manager's track record of bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League was a massive part of my decision as well. Hopefully I can be the next one to do it successfully for Everton.

"It feels like a good fit for me, for sure. I think it's a given that you work hard, you run, you make tackles. I'll be doing that.

"I think fans can expect a bit of everything from me – attacking and defensively. I think I can carry the ball well, arrive late in the box, and hopefully score some goals. I think there's plenty more to come from me. Obviously, I haven't played in the Premier League yet, so once I get used to that I think I can kick on from there.

"It was big for me to get it done before the start of pre-season. I wanted to be here on day one and do the whole pre-season with the lads. I can't wait for it. It helps with everything. Obviously, it's a new set of lads who I'll get used to and then also living down here. I'm delighted.

"There are some unbelievable players here and the competition is going to be tough but I'm ready to get going and to compete."

A good way to start summer transfer business? How excited are you by Everton's newest recruit? Do you expect him to have an easy transition into the Premier Legaue?

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Everton have released their new home kit for the 2026-27 season and it sees the return of trinity amber on the collar and trimmed sleeves.

The traditional royal blue shirt is paired with white shorts that have a blue vertical flash on the sides and matching trinity amber trim on the cutaway.

Matching blue socks with white and trinity amber trim complete the look.

The goalkeeper kit is green with a black collar and sleeve trim and matching shorts and socks.

The kit will be available in long sleeve versions and there are some sponsor-free shirts available for adults, as well as children's or junior replica kits.

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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Everton.

Here are some of your comments:

Jim: Daizen Maeda - Celtic and Japan midfielder. Great player who's expressed he wishes to move to the Premier League and wouldn't cost that much.

Ian: Kaishu Sano from Japan looks to be the midfielder we'll need if Idrissa Gana Gueye is to be on his way.

Charles: Ben Gannon-Doak. Electric pace and the end product is getting better.

John: Marvin Senaya was outstanding at right-back for Ghana against England - Anthony Gordon didn't get a look in. Everton need a right-back, look no further than him.

Everton will look to add Villarreal and Senegal international Pape Gueye, 27, or Parma's Belgian midfielder Mandela Keita, 24, if their Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, 36, doesn't sign a contract extension. (Teamtalk), external

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In the latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's Everton A to Z, we have reached the letter H.

Paul Salt, Mike Hughes and Giulia Bould discuss Toffees legends, Adrian Heath, Colin Harvey and Tim Howard.

On Heath, who made 290 appearances for Everton, Hughes said: "Great things expected of him when he came to Everton for a record fee. He was a talented footballer no doubt about it. The fans expected a lot and he ended up being a great player but he didn't find it easy from the word go.

"It did take him some time because of the pressure the whole team was under but what a fantastic footballer he turned out to be. He was wonderfully gifted in many different ways, he could play in a variety of positions.

"He was good at everything. He was a great passer of the ball, he saw things early, a great finisher, a great team-mate. Multi-talented."

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Everton have announced CMC Markets as their new main partner in a multi-year agreement.

The financial services company will be the front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026-27 season for the men's and women's teams, and under-21s.

Its branding will also feature across Everton's matchday and digital channels and it will work with the club, Everton in the Community and The People's Learning Trust to support community-focused financial literacy programmes for those in Merseyside.

Everton's president of business operations, Andrew Middleton, said CMC Markets "shares our ambitions, our values and our belief in what Everton is becoming".

He added: "This is an important agreement for the club and one that will play a key role in our continued commercial growth.

"Partnerships of this scale help us strengthen revenues, build a more sustainable platform for success and support our ambitions on and off the pitch.

Everton are confident of signing Chelsea winger Tyrique George, 20 - who they had on loan last season - on a permanent basis. (Teamtalk), external

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We asked for your views on Everton closing in on deals to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough and Chelsea's Tyrique George, who had a short loan spell with the Toffees last season.

Here are some of your comments:

Steven: Two great prospects, so good business if we can get it done. I expect Hackney to start, with George providing cover out wide. Let's hope he gets more minutes than last season.

Andy: I haven't seen Hackney play, but he must be decent to win the league player of the season. Hopefully, he'd be another Tim Cahill in his impact. George would also be a good signing, but David Moyes needs to give him minutes! Five or 10 minutes to turn a game around is pointless so give him a run in the team. I want to hear news about full-backs and a striker, though.

Greg: It will only be good business if dithering Dave takes the bull by the horns and plays them, which he probably wont. They are both very good players who will improve if their given the chance.

Ben: Merlin Rohl adapted well to the Premier League and showed that he can be a good squad player and build towards being a regular starter. George brings a directness with some pace that other wingers at Everton don't bring, and Hackney would add good competition in the number eight role. Seems like decent business with low financial risk.

Martin: These are the type of players we should be going for at this time - young with bags of potential and in today's market neither player is costing the earth. However, our main priority was and still is full-back and striker.

Robbie: Excellent news if these two deals are completed. Two decent players and both good ages. More needed, but a good start - when confirmed!

Ian: Still want Moyes gone. He'll leave the two of them on the bench and have all his favourite players in the side as per usual.