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title: "Dominic Calvert-Lewin Hails Speed of Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton"
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author: "Alex Jones"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2020-12-02T16:00:23Z"
modified: "2020-12-02T16:00:23Z"
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# Dominic Calvert-Lewin Hails Speed of Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton

Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has singled out a perhaps surprising figure in the Toffees first-team squad for his pacey attributes.

Centre-back [Jarrad Branthwaite](https://readeverton.com/2020/01/05/carlisle-name-price-tag-for-everton-target-branthwaite/), formerly of League Two outfit Carlisle, was namechecked by the 23-year-old as being among one of the fastest players in the squad despite his position. The teenager was singled out when Calvert-Lewin was asked who stood the best chance of winning a race among the whole squad.

The 18-year-old was referenced by his centre-forward teammate in an interview with Sky Sports, in quotes obtained via the [News and Star](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18912782.jarrad-branthwaite-one-fastest-players-everton/). Calvert-Lewin said: “I think if it was a flat out race, 100-metere race, you would have me, Ben Godfrey, probably Jarrad Branthwaite and I probably have to throw Richie \[Richarlison\] in there.”

Branthwaite [appears frequently](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jarrad-branthwaite/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/661053) for the Everton under-23s, with his most recent outing coming in a 1-1 draw with their Blackburn Rovers counterparts in Premier League 2.

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Since joining the setup at Goodison Park as a future prospect in defence, Branthwaite has managed [five first team appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jarrad-branthwaite/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/661053/verein/29).

He is looking to force his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s thinking after facing a [spell on the sidelines](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18912782.jarrad-branthwaite-one-fastest-players-everton/), and his speed could prove to be a useful edge in differentiating himself from other defensive options.

Although Ben Godfrey equally occupies both his position and a place on Calvert-Lewin’s list of speedsters, pace is never a bad attribute for modern centre-backs to have in an era of dynamic wingers and rapid number nines.

It may even serve Branthwaite well in the short-term. Perhaps that key attribute could make him an attractive loan prospect for clubs elsewhere if Everton feel that he would benefit from more regular senior game-time out on loan.