Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?

What the report says

Thierno Barry’s two-goal contribution in Everton’s 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace has prompted fresh discussion about whether he is becoming the striker Everton can rely on. BBC Sport Football reported from Hill Dickinson Stadium that the 23-year-old French forward capped the victory by heading in Iliman Ndiaye’s cross, after also opening the scoring, in a result that gave David Moyes a positive start to the season.

The article said Barry’s early time at Everton was marked by adjustment and frustration after his move from Villarreal for £27m last summer. He struggled for goals in the first half of the campaign, but improved as the season went on and eventually finished his debut Premier League year with eight goals in 38 appearances. BBC Sport noted that his return became more valuable after Jack Grealish was sidelined, leaving Everton needing more from their centre-forward.

Moyes praised Barry’s timing for the second goal but also pointed to areas for improvement, especially in his hold-up play and link-up work. The manager said the striker has shown a strong attitude and appears determined to prove himself. More broadly, the piece framed Barry as a young forward still developing, but one whose recent form and home scoring record could make him increasingly important to Everton’s attack.