James Garner punishes old club as Everton pile misery on former boss Sean Dyche

Forest end 2025 with a third successive defeat.

James Garner was the hero for Everton against his former club. Picture: Nigel French/PA

James Garner returned to haunt former club Nottingham Forest as he starred in Everton’s 2-0 win.

The midfielder spent a season-and-a-half on loan at the City Ground, helping them win promotion to the Premier League, but there was no room for sentiment as he scored one and made Thierno Barry’s second after the break in a virtuoso display.