Everton boss Sean Dyche says Michael Keane is “a good weapon to have” because he provides a goal threat despite playing as a centre-back.
Keane was criticised by supporters as the Toffees lost their first four Premier League matches in their worst start to a season since 1966.
But Dyche’s side seemed to have turned the corner, unbeaten in their past four and while Keane has impressed in defence, he has also scored two goals.
“We threw him on up front a few times, not last season but the season before, just to try to disturb the game a little bit,” Dyche said. “If it lands in the box, he’s as calm a finisher as I’ve seen and he enjoys scoring. He doesn’t look nervous in front of goal – he just looks as calm as you like, as calm as the person he often is.
“It’s a great skill to have. At my previous club [Burnley], he was a threat from set-pieces and since I’ve been here he’s been a threat from set-pieces.
“He’s a good weapon to have in the box but he’s certainly a figure who I think can get more goals.”
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