Everton skipper Phil Neville says in Tim Howard they boast one of the great goalkeepers in the game.
Neville believes Howard is one of the Premier League's top 'keepers.
"He is fantastic for us," Neville told the Liverpool Echo. "When he first came over here he was inexperienced at Premier League level of course, but since he has come to Everton he has been so consistent.
"He loves playing for Everton, and his performances with us have helped him on the international stage and he appreciates that. He is now the US number 1 and one of the most important players.
"And you can see from his performances at the Gold Cup this summer how much it means to him to play for his country. He is prepared to play all summer long, and he clearly loves playing for the USA.
"As a defender, you like to have a keeper behind you who makes you feel safe, and he always pulls out all the stops."
