Source: Liverpool_Echo
EFC assistant manager Steve Round tips Jack Rodwell to shine in Carling Cup
Jack Rodwell 300[LNB]BEFORE too much optimism disperses after Everton's sluggish start to the season, consider Jack Rodwell.[LNB]How many managers in the Premier League would kill to have a player of his vast potential still unused, primed and ready to make his impact on a season.[LNB]That is the refreshingly positive scenario facing David Moyes as he prepares to ensure Everton have a successful Carling Cup campaign, starting tonight against Huddersfield Town.[LNB]Moyes' assistant manager Steve Round was delighted with the Southport teenager's progress in pre-season, and revealed he has been pencilled in to start against the League One side.[LNB] "David said 'I will definitely start with Rodwell'," says Round. [LNB]"Jack has been terrific in pre-season and is champing at the bit to play. He is a young player and his time will come. The manager's track record at blooding young players and bringing them through at the right rate is very good and Jack will come through.[LNB]"There is no doubt he will be a top Premier League player and eventually a top international player but he is only 19 so has some way to go yet."[LNB]Rodwell is not the only player set to feature tonight after an impressive pre-season. French attacker Magaye Gueye is in the frame along with a possible part to play for new keeper Jan Mucha.[LNB]"Jan is in the squad and Magaye played 60 minutes for the reserves on Monday night and came through so he could feature at some stage," says Round, who insisted the atmosphere around the training ground is good despite the slow start.
