Drenthe’s direct approach works

MIDFIELDER Royston Drenthe enjoys the responsibility of providing the spark Everton are so desperate for, but accepts there are times when he will just have to knuckle down to the basics.

The Netherlands international came off the bench after a three-match absence through injury to produce a pivotal 18-minute cameo which earned his side a point.

Drenthe may not have scored the equaliser — that went to Leon Osman — but it was his shot which created it and he almost snatched a winner with a viciously swerving long-range effort which former Toffees goalkeeper John Ruddy was relieved to bundle behind.