James Garner stated that Everton players thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiastic atmosphere created by the fans at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton recently maintained their unbeaten run at the new seaside stadium, coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace in the dying seconds. Crystal Palace had previously enjoyed a 19-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.  

After a disappointing first-half performance, James Garner proved crucial in galvanizing Everton. He was shown a controversial yellow card for pushing Crystal Palace winger Yeremia Pino away, preventing a quick free kick. The incident ignited the emotions in the stadium and thoroughly galvanized the home fans.  

Looking back on the game, James Garner said: "I think we deserved to win in the final moments, especially when playing at home. We tried to suppress the opponent throughout the game until the last minute. The result this time proved our persistence. I am happy for this victory."  

"I think we've played better at home than away so far this season. That's mainly down to the atmosphere and the energy of the fans. As soon as we take the initiative on the field, the fans respond and support us immediately. It doesn't even need to be a chance, as long as we press hard and fight for the ball, they will cheer us on. In those moments, the crowd really is like the twelfth man on the field. It sounds cliché, but it's true."  

"At the end of the day, we've only lost one of our six league games, which is something some people might overlook. We've had a few draws, but we're still unbeaten at home and have been performing quite well overall. I think we were just a little unlucky not to convert those draws into wins. As long as we keep playing like we're doing now, I'm sure the good results will follow."  

Talking about the yellow card, James Garner said: "That yellow card was really stupid. I don't think the referee was targeting me, but sometimes such small episodes can ignite the atmosphere of the stadium. The audience's emotions are driven, and you can also feel the passion of the head coach on the sidelines. These seemingly small things can often change the course of the game."  

James Garner has shown excellent form at the start of this season, and Everton manager David Moyes believes he could be in line for his first England call-up. The 24-year-old is no stranger to international football, having represented England at youth levels and is a regular member of the U21 team. He made 18 appearances for the Young Lions between 2021 and 2023, and he believes his versatility will be an asset going forward.  

He said: "Of course, being selected for the England team has always been my goal. Playing for the country is the dream of every British player since childhood. The competition is very fierce and I am not naive to think that I deserve to be selected, but I do feel that I have started the season well. Ultimately, my goal is to get close to that level and make the England team or at least reach that standard."  

"I think being able to play in different positions really helps me. I'm a very versatile player and can play in almost any area of the pitch. Apart from striker and centre-back, I've played in almost every area of the pitch for Everton. The most important thing for me is to stay in good form, help the team win and prove that I'm a competitive and reliable player."