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Everton’s Iwobi compared to Maicon and Cuadrado after right-back role against Fulham

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has compared Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi to Brazil's Maicon and Colombia's Juan Cuadrado after his impressive performance as a right-back against Fulham.

Iwobi was drafted into a new role at Craven Cottage on Sunday and he produced a solid shift as a full-back for 90 minutes as Carlo Ancelotti's side bagged a 3-2 away win.

In the encounter, the former Arsenal star completed the most dribbles for Everton (6) with two tackles completed and two interceptions made.

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Richards was particularly pleased by Iwobi's performance in the right-back position and he compared him with Maicon and Cuadrado whom he played with at Manchester City and Fiorentina respectively.