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title: "Alan Shearer wowed by Andros Townsend against Burnley"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-09-16T07:11:00Z"
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# Alan Shearer wowed by Andros Townsend against Burnley

Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer has included Andros Townsend in his team of the week and had a bountiful number of good things to say about the new [Everton ace.](https://readeverton.com/2021/09/15/adrian-durham-thinks-of-rival-club-after-everton-sub-made/)

His inclusion was noted on the official [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2254672) website after the winger’s ‘stunning’ goal to help Everton beat Burnley on Monday.

He got off to a flying start in Everton colours with his first league goal coming from some way out against Burnley on Monday. Additionally, he supplied an assist for Michael Keane as he scored a powerful header beyond the reaches of the Burnley defence and Nick Pope.

The former Crystal Palace winger shimmied through the lines to get his wonder shot off in a fine mark of hard work and individual flair, with Shearer succinctly praising the experienced winger.

“A brilliant display,” Shearer [said](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2254672). “Produced an assist for the equaliser and then netted a stunning strike from distance.”

### Read Everton Verdict

A good night’s work for Townsend is sure to bring a smile to the faces of ardent Evertonians.

He already opened his account in the colours of the Royal Blues with his goal in the 2-1 Carabao Cup and a wonder goal is a sure-fire way for the winger to swiftly endear himself to the Toffees.

The free transfer from Crystal Palace is making a fast impression in the handful of games he has featured in and more of the same will go far from amiss.

Townsend had [only scored twice](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/09/15/everton-premier-league-gossip-shearer-townsend-burnley-pundit/) in his last 61 Premier League games before opening his Everton account in style. He also struck just once in 24 appearances for Crystal Palace during 2019/20 and one in 34 last season.

Despite having far from a prolific record in front of goal, his fast start provides hope for fast improvements.