Andros Townsend: ‘I feel people doubt I’m good enough for this level’

12-Aug-2021 21:30:12 | The Guardian

The winger has joined his old manager Rafa Benítez at Everton and is keen to prove to fans that he can help them into Europe

Not every Evertonian afforded the newcomer a rapturous reception this summer. It was not just Rafael Benítez’s experience, but that of an old ally. Andros Townsend is an England international who is approaching 250 Premier League games and who has appeared in the top flight in nine consecutive campaigns. He could have been playing Champions League football this season. Instead, he chose Everton. They have spent half a billion pounds on transfers under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership. To some, he represented an underwhelming acquisition. Townsend does not complain about that unflattering interpretation, but he is motivated by it.

Everyone can understand why there was opposition to him getting the job but he will win the fans over, for sure