Everton defender Phil Jagielka believes Seamus Coleman will be even better next season.
Coleman enjoyed a promising loan spell at Blackpool last year but both Tony Hibbert and Phil Neville were preferred to him in his principal position of right-back at the start the latest campaign.
A chance soon arose on the right wing however and Coleman, who scored five goals, took it so well that he may remain there next season.
Jagielka said: "We all knew he had it in him.
"We all knew he was an attack-minded full-back but we weren't sure how that would fit into our formula.
"Thankfully for us when we needed a wide right player he stood up to the plate.
"He has scored five goals and probably set up another five or 10.
"He is still a young man and is getting to play for his country now.
"Hopefully he will grow in stature and when he comes back next pre-season - instead of being one of the young lads, he will be one of the established players."
