Dibling Eager To Show Everton His Talent As Armstrong Stakes Claim

Tyler Dibling believes his encouraging showing against Stuttgart was “definitely my best game” for Everton, as the young forward spoke of the support from around the Club to “show everyone what I can do”.

The Blues were edged out 3-1 at MHP Arena on Saturday against Bundesliga opponents who will play in this season’s Champions League.

The result does not tell the full story, though, with Thierno Barry’s second-half penalty proving the only reward from a performance that created a flurry of chances, especially in the first half.

Dibling was integral to that, carrying the ball numerous times and going close to netting his maiden Toffees goal when his snapshot was turned around the post by Stuttgart keeper Fabian Bredlow.

After moving to Everton from Southampton last summer, Dibling accepts he is yet to hit the levels he is capable of. But the 20-year-old feels he is in the right environment to fulfil his promise as one of the Premier League’s brightest talents.

Speaking to evertonfc.com after the Stuttgart game alongside close friend Harrison Armstrong, Dibling said: “I think that was definitely my best game since joining the Club. I think I did a few good things.

“I haven't shown my best in an Everton shirt yet but I’m working hard to get there. I’m just pushing to show everyone what I can do.

“I’ve got the support here to do that – 100 per cent. I’ve got H [Armstrong] here, the other lads, the coaching staff. I’m settled and determined to show what I’m capable of.”

Academy graduate Armstrong played 88 minutes against Stuttgart, having been used frequently by manager David Moyes during pre-season so far.

The 19-year-old midfielder has benefitted from successful loan spells in the Championship with Derby County and Preston North End and admits he is now eager to impress Moyes with places up for grabs.

“It’s a chance to impress and it’s up to us to get in the team and to showcase myself,” said the teenager. “I’ve had two loans now and I think I’ve improved on both.

“It’s obviously a chance to showcase to the manager and the rest of the lads and the fans what I've learnt.”

On the Stuttgart display and next test against Newcastle United at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday evening, Armstrong added: “I think we were probably unfortunate with the result. It’s not everything at this stage, but we definitely want to be putting together performances that we know can get us three points when we get back in the league.

“We had chances but so did they so there’s plenty for us to improve on.

“Wednesday is another opportunity to test ourselves against Premier League opposition. It’s something to look forward to and more minutes for the lads and whoever plays to put a performance in to try to get into the starting XI when the season comes round.”