Everton news: James Tarkowski replaces departed Séamus Coleman as Toffees club captain

James Tarkowski has been announced as Everton’s new club captain ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

The Toffees begin their Premier League season by welcoming Crystal Palace to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UK time – and Tarkowski is optimistic about what lies ahead.