Sam Allardyce praises Everton’s James McCarthy’s display against Manchester United

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Everton were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United yesterday, but James McCarthy impressed.

Sam Allardyce has told Sky Sports that he felt James McCarthy’s performance showed the rest of his Everton teammates what they should have been doing against Manchester United.

Everton were beaten 2-0 by United yesterday, and their performance at Goodison Park was poor.

The Toffees rarely threatened in the contest, with Allardyce’s men standing off United’s players too regularly.

When McCarthy arrived, as a second half substitute, he immediately provided an injection of energy to Everton’s play and was keen to pressurise United’s players.

And Allardyce felt that McCarthy set an example to the rest of Everton’s squad through his display.

“I thought James McCarthy came on and showed the rest of the team what they should have been doing – putting some tackles in,” Allardyce said.

McCarthy has endured a frustrating campaign so far, due to injury.

The Republic of Ireland international has barely featured to date, but his latest display could put him back into starting contention.

Everton are next in action in the FA Cup, when they take on Liverpool in what looks set to be a fierce Merseyside derby.