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Theo Walcott praises Everton teammate Richarlison

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Richarlison joined Everton in the summer transfer window.

(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Theo Walcott during the Everton training session at USM Finch Farm on September 20, 2018 in Halewood, England.

Everton star Theo Walcott has spoken highly of his teammate Richarlison to the club’s official website.

Richarlison joined Everton from Premier League rivals Watford in the summer transfer window for an initial fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £35 million.

The 21-year-old winger has been superb for the Toffees so far this season and has been arguably the best player for Marco Silva’s side.

The Brazil international has scored three goals in three Premier League appearances for Everton so far this campaign, according to WhoScored.

Walcott, who can operate as a forward or as a winger, has spoken highly of Richarlison.

“He is what you would expect from a Brazilian,” Walcott told Everton’s official website about Richarlison. “It’s how he looks at you, it’s confidence in a good way.

“I always manage to get a smile out of him when I look at him. He is a good lad but he is young.”

(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Richarlison of Everton during the Everton training session at USM Finch Farm on September 14, 2018 in Halewood, England.

Back in action

Everton will return to action on Sunday when they take on Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League.

The Merseyside outfit will head into the match against Walcott’s former club on the back of a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United at Goodison Park.

Marco Silva’s side are 10th in the Premier League table at the moment with six points from five matches.

Richarlison #9 of Brazil celebrates his goal in the 1st half of the international friendly soccer match between Brazil and El Salvador at FedExField on September 11, 2018 in Landover, MD....