Gylfi Sigurdsson should be the first name on Marco Silva's teamsheet, according to former Everton star Don Hutchinson.

The Icelandic playmaker has played superbly in Everton's opening two Premier League fixtures. And Hutchison believes his creativity could be crucial to the Toffees' success this season.

"If you are picking a team and want creativity, you would always have Gylfi Sigurdsson in your team," former Blues midfielder Hutchison told evertonfc.com.

"He is different class. His ability from dead balls and capacity to pick a pass are superb.

"First and foremost, you must have the technical ability to handle the ball and hit the pass. But you also need the vision to see it.

"I look at Gylfi Sigurdsson and think his vision, the way he can spot a pass, is fantastic. He has the minutes under his belt on the pitch and thousands of man hours on the training ground and he knows his own game inside out."