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David Moyes will be ‘worried’ over Thierno Barry but Everton now have ‘a formidable barrier’

Thierno Barry and Jarrad Branthwaite have been making the headlines for Everton who go into the international break unbeaten after defeating Ipswich Town 1-0

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:10 PM
David Moyes will be ‘worried’ over Thierno Barry but Everton now have ‘a formidable barrier’
Key Things to Know
  • Thierno Barry scored the winning goal in Everton's 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town.
  • Barry is currently the only recognized center-forward in Everton's first-team squad.
  • Everton sold striker Beto to Fiorentina, while a deadline-day move for Folarin Balogun collapsed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith stated that Everton manager David Moyes will be concerned about squad depth after Thierno Barry became the club's only recognized center-forward. Barry scored the winning goal in Everton's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, bringing his tally to five goals this season before the team entered the international break unbeaten.

Everton were left with limited attacking options after selling Beto to Fiorentina on transfer deadline day and failing to complete a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun. Meanwhile, defender Jarrad Branthwaite has earned a recall to the England squad under Thomas Tuchel after overcoming hamstring issues.

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