Bear in mind he’s still getting his sharpness back, and I’m impressed with his pace, but he does need to develop some techniques or shear strength that doesn’t see him get knocked off the ball so easily. He did get outmuscled on hoof balls - all the more excuse to keep it in the deck.

I will admit many of us over here have withheld our complete devotion to him because he seemed to enjoy being the big fish in the small pond, and appeared locked into Spain, Italy or Germany if he was going to go overseas.

I also think he didn’t want to leave his wife alone in LA where she’s plying her trade as an actress. But it looks like he really wants to test himself in the PL now which is exactly what will draw American attention without question.

He could be very influential on that right side when he gets his sharpness back. Right now he’s trying to close down players, not let anyone behind him and contribute offensively when he can; he’ll be more aggressive as his fitness and comfort levels increase.

The thing is Donovan would be expensive - I would not hesitate in saying it would be an Arshavin-esque price tag. And that’s not because he’s as talented as the Russian, but it would be such a marketing hit to MLS that they would try to scare clubs away, much lie what they did to us with McBride. However, the x-factor in this (and I believe Moyes understands this) is that Donovan has orchestrated his own transfers back to MLS from Germany in the past.

He was playing for San Jose when he left for Leverkusen (he was actually on a Leverkusen contract during the 2002 World Cup, and was LOANED to Major League Soccer). Landon got homesick and wanted to come back and play for the LA Galaxy and he got his wish (more than one rumor has NIKE playing a part in getting Landon back to the USA).

The bottom line is if Donovan wants to stay longer; he’ll tell MLS that he’s staying longer and I think having him hear the crowd applaud him when he came off was a psychological tactic. Donovan does play a style that Everton fans insist in seeing in their players (the “USA” chants were brilliant) and the squad seems to have welcomed him in.

The only knock against an extension might have happened with Clint Dempsey’s knee injury yesterday that will possibly jeopardize his World Cup; Landon and his advisors may see that and decide not to risk it.

This was his second game! What do you expect — perfection? Admittedly he was not as good as his first game when he was quite extraordinary but he does give all he has. Give the guy a break ffs. Do you think comments like yours will encourage him?

The guy has done ok and it would be nice to think he can kick on from here but step back a little; he’s only just got here — give the guy a chance to get his kit dirty.

The MLS will sell him for between £8 to £10M, much of that will be recouped in merchandise, tickets, support etc. Even if he only becomes a spark plug rotation player in our midfield, the PR/marketing pay-off will be worth every penny.

"Joe Vala, I have never really follow an EPL team other than those that have had one of our boys playing for them and as an American, it would be a tough blow to lose Landon. He has become the face of the sport in our country and along with Tim Howard, I think you have the two best players our country has to offer right now (with the exception of maybe Clint Dempsey ... ). But I have to admit, this is the first time I am buidling an affinity for a team there. Your fans remind me of the fans of my favorite American football team, the NY Giants; hardcore supporters educated in all aspects of the game who will be there for their club no matter what, who have no real patience for whiney moneybags, and who love scrappy, hard nosed play. So if he does saty, maybe that'll give some of our younger players a chance to get the spotlight (remember the nam Stuart Holden, you'll be hearing it soon) and give a chance for a Yank to shine in the best league (and fans) in the world."

The words "first time I'm building an affinity" are intriguing. This is just one guy, but who knows how many others across the pond feel the same way. I don't think we appreciate just how big a star Landon Donovan is over there; he is massive, almost Beckham-like. At the very least the word Everton will be on the radar of millions of Yanks who had previously never heard of us.

I don't want to get too excited about this, but if Donovan builds on his promising start and we move up the league and get to the later stages of the Europa and FA cups there will be millions of Yanks cheering us on.

OK, be honest. England and USA are in the same group in the World Cup. Who will you be cheering for?

Watch the game again and look at him when he got the ball, he just ran straight into Garrido. Maybe on telly he looked decent, but from where I was sat his touch was poor. See what happens as his match fitness and confidence grow, but I wouldn’t be calling to sign him after 2 good results.

All 18-20, love the EPL but never had a team.They each had an Everton shirt on with Donovan and 9 on the back having been the game. They loved it and were in the process of buying half-season tickets online when I left them, saying they were now blues!

Bring him in for whatever the MLS want and look to build a fanbase on it — Who knows what this can do?!

There are a lot of shirts to be sold, but Man U, Fulham, Aston Villa & Chelsea have already made some decent inroads into the US market. Having Donovan on the squad will instantly make Everton the #1 US EPL team... with Fulham a close 2nd.