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Vaughan earns Moyes praise

05 Nov 2007 - 13:24:48

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Fit-again Everton striker James Vaughan has been backed to challenge for a regular starting spot by Toffees manager David Moyes.

The 19-year-old has made just two appearances this season due to a shoulder problem, but got on the scoresheet at the weekend as Everton saw off Birmingham City 3-1 at Goodison Park.

Moyes told the Daily Post: "I think James is good enough to force his way in to the starting line-up and stay there.

"He's not had a reserve game, he had to miss a practice match because he had a thigh strain and we've had to bring him back without any football work.

"He is as game as anybody I've known and from that point of view he's a big asset to Everton. He won't shirk anything.

"He'll do as much work as he can, he'll battle with everyone. He is a different type of centre forward to the others we've got.

"He wants it badly and in this day and age it's something we love to see. He is so desperate to play and he's a bit of a throwback in that respect.

"He's a very conscientious boy and because of that he'll continue to improve. There's technical stuff he needs to work on, but work-rate and enthusiasm is never a problem."