Everton captain Phil Neville believes Tim Howard
is now one of the top three goalkeepers in The Premier
League along with Edwin van der Sar and David James.
Howard moved to England with Manchester United in 2003 but,
after an impressive first season, he lost his form and his place in
the side and was eventually sold to Everton in 2006.
However, the US international, 30, has since established himself
as a key player at Goodison Park and Neville now rates him above
the likes of Pepe Reina and Petr Cech.
“When you look at the top three, you’d say Edwin van der Sar,
David James and Tim,” he said in the Daily Star.
“They’re eight or nine years older than him, too, so we have one
of the best around.
“Consistency is his key and he’s getting better all the time
too.
“Every good team needs a great keeper and we have got one.”