Everton’s style of play is rather patented and easy for the opposition to read.
However, knowing what Sean Dyche’s side are going to do and finding a way to stop it are two completely different things, and that was proven brilliantly throughout the last Premier League season.
In such a short space of time, he has forged a robust and relentless team capable of competing with anyone, purely due to their work ethic and dedication to the cause.
Many of this squad would run through brick walls for the former Burnley boss, and that is made obvious through the manner in which they have all bought into his philosophy.
It is that style that likely has seen two of his stars lead the division for one key statistic.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Tarkowski lead the way
As relayed by Everton’s official X account, both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Tarkowski sit alone atop the Premier League for one figure.
And, it is intrinsically linked to that aforementioned style of play, with Dyche favouring a direct philosophy whilst retaining a solid defensive foundation.
So, it should come as no surprise to see this duo lead the Premier League for aerial duels won, with no other player coming close to their proficiency in the air.
Given the long balls that Calvert-Lewin is sent with regularity, expected to hold them up and bring others into play, all whilst Tarkowski is heading anything that enters his box to safety, this accolade should come as no surprise.
To have two phenomenal headers of the ball at both ends of the pitch just typifies what Dyche has sought to do at Everton: simplify the tactics and win football matches in any way possible.
It doesn’t always have to be attractive.
Given his alignment with this system, the club will hope to soon tie up a deal for Calvert-Lewin’s new contract.
Sean Dyche’s style of play suits Everton perfectly
Whilst many might be vocal in their frustration over Dyche’s perceived turgid, slow and archaic football, few can argue with its effectiveness.
After all, last season, coming off the back of a campaign in which they had only survived on the very last day, they instead finished 14 points clear of the bottom three.
Were it not for an eight-point deduction, that figure would have been a lofty 22.
It may at times be rather rudimentary, but it would be disingenuous to suggest that the Toffees played no nice football all year.
They did mix things up, pressing high when needed and even retaining the ball on occasion.
However, the simple fact of the matter is that this team do not have enough quality to play vast, expansive, passing football.
The direct nature of Dyche’s style helps bypass any errors in dangerous areas, and instead seeks to play for position on the field before pressing when the time is right.
It marks the smartest tactical move for the position the club finds itself in, and thus he is perfect for Everton at the moment.