The report says Gueye’s Everton contract expired during the tournament, although a return has not been ruled out. He started all four of Senegal’s matches and remained central to their midfield as the team’s campaign ended in frustration against Belgium.
Senegal’s run included a commanding win over Iraq before a late collapse denied them progress. For Gueye, the tournament reinforced the argument that he can still perform at international level. Everton must now decide whether his experience and tactical value justify another deal, with the midfielder potentially attracting interest elsewhere.
Patterson’s tournament was shorter, but his individual case may have improved. The report says he came off the bench against Haiti before starting against Morocco and Brazil. That sustained involvement matters after a difficult second half of the domestic season at Everton.
The right-back’s main challenge is opportunity. The update says Everton are still looking for competition in that position, while Merlin Röhl was used there in a friendly. Patterson’s fitness and international minutes can strengthen his position, but regular football at Goodison Park is far from guaranteed.
Pickford’s campaign produced both scrutiny and reassurance. The report highlights uncomfortable moments against Ghana, DR Congo and Norway, but also describes his display against Mexico as one of his strongest for England.
The debate over Argentina’s equaliser will continue, yet there is no clear indication that Pickford’s place as England’s first-choice goalkeeper is under immediate threat. Iliman Ndiaye, by contrast, returns with a more uneven assessment after limited opportunities for Senegal.
Everton’s next summer decisions will define the picture: Gueye’s contract, Patterson’s pathway and the club’s faith in its returning internationals.