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Tyler Dibling has said he is ‘demanding more’ from himself as he looks to become a regular in the Everton side.

Dibling has struggled for regular first-team football since his arrival from Southampton in 2025, and has started just four Premier League games for the Blues.

The 20-year-old has not featured in the Premier League so far this season but produced a positive performance in the League Cup win over Wolves in midweek. Dibling set up the winning goal for Charly Alcaraz in the 1-0 win, earning praise from Everton assistant Alan Irvine.

Reflecting on his performance, Dibling said he’s working on playing with improved confidence and said he feels more settled at Everton after a move north last summer.

“I’m really happy [with my performance]. That’s what I did at Southampton a couple of years ago. And now I finally feel like I’m showing myself here. Today I felt good,” he told evertonfc.com.

“I just had that confidence on the ball and was – how do I say this without swearing! – not giving a thing about anyone and just believing in myself.

“That’s what I’ve been working on and it’s definitely helping me in training every day. I’m just pushing myself harder – but also being easier on myself, if that makes sense. I’m just demanding more from me.

“I’ve got a lot of mates in the group now and I’m settled. I like coming into training and it’s just easier so obviously that shows on the pitch. I had a good pre-season and tonight was good.

“I definitely feel the support from fans, too. I hear them when I’m playing, especially when they’re close to me, and it’s good support.”

 

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 Posted
18/09/2026 at
10:10:12

I’d be very interested to see Tyler start tomorrow.

He did enough on Wednesday to show he’s got something to offer other than being a constantly unused sub.

Might be worth giving Jack the last half hour from the bench and start George left and Dibling on the right see how that kicks off, it can always be swapped around after half hour if it’s not working.

Dibling will never get any momentum if we just keep him on the bench.

 Posted
18/09/2026 at
10:16:47

Maybe Wednesday was a warm up for Dibling with similar Championship quality opposition. Hope he gets the nod again and gets even more confidence from it. Some brilliant moments from him both in attack and defence the other night.

 Posted
18/09/2026 at
10:56:31

Jim @ 1, he definitely won’t start although he should.

Back to the bench to watch and learn for another month, while Brennan Johnston stinks out the gaffe.

 Posted
18/09/2026 at
11:19:13

Probably why he played the full 90 because he won’t be starting tomorrow.

Should definitely get on the pitch though, or what will it do to his confidence knowing he can play his best game and still not get on in the PL, and a break coming so will be stewing on that the whole 2 weeks.
Be good to see him start !

 Posted
18/09/2026 at
11:38:07

My guess is Moyesiah will start with Grealish and George, who was lightly used on Wednesday and subbed at Spurs.

Jack will come off at 60 mins and George will switch to the left and Dibbles on the right as the finishing pair.

Dibbling did say if not a start then minutes off the bench, which he both deserves and is ready for.

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