Ellis Simms’ stunning goal at Chelsea followed an in-depth conversation with Sean Dyche in which the striker found his own path to progress.
The 22-year-old had struggled to make an impact in a side in desperate need of a recognised forward following his return from a loan spell at Sunderland. He had started just once and had few opportunities in the minutes he had played, first under Frank Lampard and then with Dyche.
Yet the academy graduate has persevered behind the scenes. And after his first senior goal for Everton, Dyche revealed Simms had built his growth on a four point plan he devised himself.
