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Article: Homegrown star puts Everton back on form.
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
- Article date:
- August 21, 2009
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Byline: IAN DOYLE
Everton 4 Sigma Olomouc 0 J
OLEON LESCOTT may be packing his bags, but Everton supporters can start reaching for their passports.
With the wantaway centre-back sat in the stands, David Moyes's side effectively sealed qualification to the group stages of the Europa League in emphatic style.
And it was somehow apt Lescott's absence allowed a homegrown talent to further blossom last night.
Moyes turned to Jack Rodwell to fill the midfield breach left by Phil Neville being forced into temporary centre-back duty.
It was a decision that paid rich dividends, Rodwell shining bright on the European stage and ...