Everton overturned a second-half deficit to beat Coventry City, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall playing a central role in the comeback after Thierno Barry scored twice.
Yann Gboho put Coventry ahead seven minutes into the second half, a goal that Frank Lampard's side deserved after controlling much of the contest. Everton were fortunate to reach half-time level, and the goal appeared to confirm the visitors' superiority.
Dewsbury-Hall sparks Everton revival
With Coventry supporters celebrating, Dewsbury-Hall collected the ball on the halfway line and drove towards the South Stand goal before playing it out to Tyler Dibling. Dibling's ball into the box found Vitalii Mykolenko, whose cross was headed home by Barry to level the match.
The equaliser woke Everton up, and Barry added a second five minutes later. Dewsbury-Hall then settled the contest with a powerful strike past Carl Rushworth, a response to being left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.
Barry and Dewsbury-Hall lead the way
Dewsbury-Hall has stepped up when it mattered most in his short Everton career, and his performance drew praise from David Moyes, who joked about Erling Haaland being concerned that his only centre-forward was closing in on his tally for the season.
In the absence of Jack Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall has taken on the responsibility to drive Everton forward, and supporters have already taken to him, singing "The greatest of all, Super Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall."
Barry grabbed the headlines with his two goals, but Dewsbury-Hall's influence was decisive. Everton paid an initial fee of £25 million for the midfielder, a figure that continues to look like a bargain.
