EvertonChris
15 Dec 2007, 03:56 PM
David Moyes has urged Fabio Capello to make Goodison Park his first port of call as England head coach to learn all about Everton's secret weapon Leon Osman.
While Mikel Arteta and Ayegbeni Yakubu continue to attract plaudits, Osman has been one of Everton's most consistent performers this season.
Manager Moyes said: "I think as the new manager taking over the country you have a duty to see all the teams and form your own opinions.
"From what I've heard Capello has strong opinions and is singleminded. I'm sure he won't be led and will make his own decisions on what he sees."
Osman, 26, a graduate of an Everton academy which has nurtured Wayne Rooney, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, has scored five goals from midfield already this season, including the accomplished finish which levelled Wednesday's Carling Cup quarter-final against this afternoon's opponents West Ham.
Moyes said: "I've mentioned Leon for a while. I thought when England had a B international last year at Burnley that he could have been selected.
"Technically he's accomplished and he is hard working for the side.
"He's done superbly to come through the academy and go out on loan to get experience. He's one of our own and we enjoy having players come through the system."
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While Mikel Arteta and Ayegbeni Yakubu continue to attract plaudits, Osman has been one of Everton's most consistent performers this season.
Manager Moyes said: "I think as the new manager taking over the country you have a duty to see all the teams and form your own opinions.
"From what I've heard Capello has strong opinions and is singleminded. I'm sure he won't be led and will make his own decisions on what he sees."
Osman, 26, a graduate of an Everton academy which has nurtured Wayne Rooney, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, has scored five goals from midfield already this season, including the accomplished finish which levelled Wednesday's Carling Cup quarter-final against this afternoon's opponents West Ham.
Moyes said: "I've mentioned Leon for a while. I thought when England had a B international last year at Burnley that he could have been selected.
"Technically he's accomplished and he is hard working for the side.
"He's done superbly to come through the academy and go out on loan to get experience. He's one of our own and we enjoy having players come through the system."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=502470&in_page_id=1779