FABIO CAPELLO may not be so grateful when he finds out Everton are helping the USA with their World Cup preparations.
US national team manager Bob Bradley has been delighted with the performances of Landon Donovan since he moved to Goodison Park from MLS side LA Galaxy earlier this month.
Donovan played a starring role on his Blues debut at The Emirates where Everton were unlucky not to take maximum points.
Another solid display in the 2-0 win over Manchester City last weekend underlined his seamless transition to Premier League football, an experience which, says Bradley, will benefit the USA in South Africa this summer where they will meet Capello’s England in Group C.
“Landon has had an opportunity to make a big difference and he has played a huge role for Everton in their past couple of games,” said Bradley.
“It is great for him and great for the club.
“This is not only good for him, but it works really well for us leading up to the World Cup. He is such an influential player for us, and for him to be in this kind of situation at Everton, playing in England, is key.
“He has gone to Everton and been part of two really good efforts. When you play for a team like Everton, as Landon is experiencing now, you learn how everyone on the team is committed and understands what it takes to win a game.”
Already, Donovan has played in two of Everton’s biggest fixtures of the season.
