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Pearce makes bold Everton European claim but identifies one missing piece

Stuart Pearce believes Everton are only a striker away from having a side capable of qualifying for European football under David Moyes. The former England captain was part of talkSPORT’s commentary team at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday as Everton…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:31 PM
Pearce makes bold Everton European claim but identifies one missing piece
Key Things to Know
  • Stuart Pearce claims Everton are only one striker away from qualifying for European football under David Moyes.
  • Pearce delivered his verdict on talkSPORT following Everton's 2-0 Premier League defeat against Chelsea.
  • Thierno Barry is currently Everton's only recognized senior striker after Beto joined Fiorentina.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Stuart Pearce claims Everton are just one striker away from having a team capable of qualifying for European competition under David Moyes. Speaking on talkSPORT following Everton's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, Pearce expressed optimism regarding the team's overall progress despite the setback at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton currently rely heavily on Thierno Barry as their primary senior center-forward following Beto's transfer to Fiorentina. While Pearce highlighted the need for attacking reinforcements, he also raised concerns about whether the club's ownership situation might restrict Moyes' ability to make signings in the January transfer window.

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