Pick your Everton player of the season
Jarrad BranthwaiteNot as strong a campaign as last, but an early-season injury made it a slow start for the 22-year-old. He has looked back to his imperious best in recent weeks and is showing once again why he is the club's biggest asset. No doubt the rumour mill will be in full swing this summer.Iliman NdiayeA breath of fresh air in a side that has craved creativity for many years. Proved his attacking worth with goals from wide left, with Evertonians eager to see him given more game time just behind the striker. The knee injury suffered against Liverpool in February derailed things slightly, but an impressive first season nonetheless.Jordan PickfordThe biggest compliment I can pay England's number one is that his consistency has become his norm. Despite the usual apparent agenda against him from many who don't watch him every week, his importance for Everton has once again come through.Idrissa GueyeEven at aged 35, he has proven once again how invaluable he is to the Everton midfield. Leading the way in tackles and interceptions for the club this season, it is fair to say he has aged like a fine wine. He is out of contract this summer - but it is absolutely imperative he is a given a new one.Pick your 2024-25 Everton player of the season from our shortlist hereAnd tell us why you're picking who you are, or why you'd have gone for another player not on the list, here
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