Iroegbunam makes the best XI for the second round of the Carabao Cup

England-born Nigerian midfielder Tim Iroegbunam has been included in the Carabao Cup second round squad.

The top 11 of the round were compiled by whosescored.com and published on the Carabao Cup X website.

Iroegbunam was impressive for Everton in their 3-0 win over lower division club Doncaster Rovers.

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The 21-year-old provided the assist for Dwight McNeil that gave Everton the lead in the 53rd minute.

Commenting on Iroegbunam’s performance, whoscored.com wrote: “Alongside Eze in midfield is Everton youngster Tim Iroegbunam, whose inclusion is invaluable. Indeed, Iroegbunam provided the assist for Dwight McNeil’s opening goal in the Toffees’ 3-0 win over Doncaster, and that assist came from one of two key passes, as well as contributing 11 tackles and seven dribbles in a superb performance.”

In June 2024, Iroegbunam joined Everton for a fee reportedly in the region of £9 million, signing a three-year contract.

He made his debut for the Toffees during the opening game of the Premier League season, a 3–0 home defeat to Brighton on 17 August 2024.

Iroegbunam is a product of West Bromwich Albion’s academy and spent the 2022-23 season on loan at EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

He also played for England at both under-19 and under-20 level, winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the former in 2022.