James Garner's value surges past £85m, superb stats vs Tottenham show exactly why

James Garner proved his quality for Everton yet again in their goalless draw away at Tottenham on Saturday.

The England international has become one of the Premier League's most consistent performers in recent years, and he is one of the first names on the teamsheet for the Toffees.

David Moyes has come to rely on the 25-year-old in almost every situation, and he is very rarely let down by his star man.

Garner starred in the heart of the midfield for the Merseysiders again this weekend, and he played a key role in ensuring that they left North London with a point.

The former Manchester United man was at the heart of everything good about his team's play, as he showcased once again what a classy player he is.

He is one of the most important cogs in Moyes' project at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and that is sure to be reflected in his transfer value.

James Garner outclassed Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes

Much has been made of Tottenham's midfield rebuild this summer, but it was Garner who controlled the centre of the pitch on Saturday.

Spurs spent a combined £185million to bring in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, but they both struggled to overcome the Everton man.

Garner's tally of six tackles was higher than both Tottenham stars, while he also won more duels than the duo.

His quality on the ball was also evident, as he conceded possession on far fewer occasions than Tonali.

Everton have Garner tied down to a long-term contract until the summer of 2030, meaning they currently hold all the cards in terms of his future.

After his commanding display against Spurs on Saturday, it is hard to argue that he is not worth at least the same as Fernandes at £85m in the current market.

Everton 'concerned' about Garner having head turned

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Everton will be "concerned" about Garner having his head turned by some of the top clubs.

The ex-recruitment man suggested that Chelsea are paying close attention to the midfielder's progress, while Aston Villa are also long-term admirers.

Brown made it clear that Garner is happy at Everton, but the chance to step onto the European stage with a lucrative contract would also likely appeal to him.

Everton cannot offer continental football at this stage, and that could cause issues for them moving forward.