‘Special’: TalkSPORT Pundit Claims £15m Star Would Outgrow Everton with One Key Improvement

Everton secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on the weekend.

The win lifted Sean Dyche’s side out of the relegation zone and into 16th place, giving them a boost ahead of their upcoming home game against Newcastle United on Saturday.

After the Palace win, talkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor made a bold statement about Dwight McNeil, who scored both goals.

Agbonlahor included McNeil in his Team of the Week and claimed that, with more pace, McNeil could play for top clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid.

“If McNeil had pace, I think he’d be playing for Real Madrid or Barcelona because his left foot is magical,” Agbonlahor, a former Aston Villa striker, said. “He can find a pass, strike the ball well, and his first goal was a signature McNeil finish.

Give him time, and he’ll hit the top corner. His second goal? Always on target. He’s a special player. If he had more speed, he’d be playing at the highest level.”

Following the much-needed win, Everton will aim to maintain their momentum against Newcastle.

After a tough start to the season, two consecutive victories would provide them some breathing room going into the international break.

Pundit Micah Richards believes Everton will avoid relegation, noting that the team has shown enough quality to score goals.

He emphasized the need to tighten their defense, and the return of Jarrad Branthwaite from injury will be key to that effort.

Both McNeil and Everton fan Tony Bellew praised Branthwaite’s performance against Crystal Palace, highlighting his importance to the team’s defensive improvement.