Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton’s season and Jack Grealish’s mission to reignite his career are up and running. The on-loan Manchester City winger sparkled on his home debut for David Moyes’s team as Brighton were punished for their profligacy. Everton and Grealish looked at home in their sleek new surroundings.
On a sun-kissed, historic afternoon for a football club and a city, Everton delivered a win worthy of christening the £800m arena. Grealish illuminated the performance with two assists, for Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner, and departed to a standing ovation when substituted in the 94th minute. Evertonians have been craving a hero, their new stadium needs a star, and the 29‑year‑old is desperate to regain his England place in a World Cup year. The early evidence indicates a good fit all round.
