Brennan Johnson, the Wales forward who has played on the wing, as a striker and even as a wing‑back, is tipped to thrive under David Moyes after his move from Crystal Palace to Everton. Trundle, an Everton fan, believes Moyes can slot Johnson in as a number nine, exploiting the current inconsistency between the first‑choice pair Beto and Thierno Barry. "If you look at Everton, they create a lot of chances, they just don’t take them," Trundle said, adding that Johnson would "go in behind, score and create".

Johnson helped Nottingham Forest win promotion to the Premier insights under Welshman Steve Cooper, scored the winning goal in Spurs’ Europa League final, and lifted the Conference League with Palace last season. With Everton’s 31‑year trophy drought, ex‑Wales striker Nathan Blake warned Johnson will need to "hit the ground running" at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Fans demand results, and Moyes’ experience, alongside assistant Billy McKinlay, may guide Johnson to improve.

The coaching staff will push Johnson to deliver in the first 10‑15 games – a short window where failure will be felt immediately.