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Ex-Everton star tells Thierno Barry what he must do to emulate idol Romelu Lukaku

EXCLUSIVE: Former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford has been assessing the form of current Blues frontman Thierno Barry…

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Jermaine Beckford believes Thierno Barry must increase his physical play to emulate former Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.
Beckford is unconcerned by Barry's 12 missed big chances, noting he consistently gets into dangerous scoring positions.
Barry became Everton's solitary striker option after Beto's sale and a collapsed £40 million move for Folarin Balogun.

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Former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford says Thierno Barry should add more physicality to his game if he wants to emulate his idol Romelu Lukaku. Beckford stated that while the 6ft 5in French forward has the frame to be a commanding presence, he needs to utilize his size more effectively to mirror Lukaku's impact at Goodison Park.

Despite statistics showing Barry has missed a league-high 12 big chances, Beckford insisted he is unconcerned because Barry consistently gets into scoring positions. Everton entered the season with Barry as their primary senior striker under David Moyes following Beto's deadline-day departure and a collapsed move for Monaco's Folarin Balogun.

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Ex-Everton star tells Thierno Barry what he must do to emulate idol Romelu Lukaku

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