da 888casino： Ellis Simms has been making waves at Everton this season.
da realsbet： The Toffees ace is just 22 and is now a genuine option for new boss Sean Dyche as the club look to stave off the impending threat of relegation.
The club are currently in 18th place, despite appointing the ex-Burnley boss to guide them to safety.
It remains to be seen if he will be able to do so.
Simms, too, will be hoping to get on the pitch and make a real impact, having seen the door opened for him.
We’ve taken a look at exactly who Simms is, and his chances of making his way into the Toffees’ first-team cross the next few weeks.
What Position Does Simms Play In?
The youngster plays primarily as a striker.
Transfermarkt lists him as having also deputised at right-back once in his career, but he has played up front in 125 games.
Simms has scored 78 goals in that time, playing for Everton at senior level, U21 level, and U18 level.
The forward has also played for Blackpool, Hearts, and Sunderland on separate loan spells.
Simms came through the academy systems at both Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City but he never made a first-team appearance for either side.
How Many Goals Has Simms Scored for Everton?
He has been absolutely prolific throughout his spell in the youth teams.
Simms made 45 appearances for the U21s, and scored 17 goals in 40 games for the U18s, although he’s yet to hit the back of the net for the starting XI.
He has, thus far, played five times for the Goodison Park club.
Who did Simms make his debut against?
Simms made his Everton debut against Chelsea last season, playing 62 minutes in a 1-1 draw between the Toffees and the Blues.
He’s been more involved this season, playing five times, against Brighton, Southampton, Liverpool, Leeds, and Aston Villa.
He started against the Reds, and has been a substitute otherwise.
Where is Simms from?
Simms is an English striker and has been called up to the U18 squad previously.
However, he hasn’t actually played for his country at any level, although some exposure in the Everton first-team might well catch Gareth Southgate’s eye.
It also means that he fulfils homegrown squad registration rules, making him a very useful asset for the Toffees to keep around.
How much is Simms worth?
The striker has a Transfermarkt value of just over £1m.
That is explained by the fact that he has been developing on loan and in the academy, instead of starring for the Toffees for a number of years.
He is under contract with the club until 2024, so one has to think he will be aiming to break through this season and potentially earn an extension.
Dyche seems to believe he’s an option to support the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Will Simms get a chance?
Everton need to stay up so one has to think that Dyche is more likely to be picking from his more seasoned options.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Neal Maupay have both scored goals at Premier League level, while Simms hasn’t.
However, he is a wildcard option, someone who defences may struggle to cope with simply due to a lack of knowledge.
If results don’t start to turn around, Dyche may well see Simms as the kind of option to bring the best out of his underperforming senior duo.
In a relegation battle, wildcard options could prove decisive.