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To the untrained eye, Fabian Delph's performance against Wolves might have flown a little under the radar.

In fact, his arrival to Goodison Park in the summer from Manchester City was one of the more understated moves of the transfer window – especially at a club who spent big money on four players over the last few months.

At the time though, many Everton fans believed Marco Silva and Marcel Brands might have just secured a truly savvy purchase.

Delph came from Pep Guardiola's incredible side, he's a versatile body for the squad, he's got years of experience at the top level.

Silva had no doubt that the midfielder would be an important member of his squad for the upcoming campaign, even after his unfortunate groin injury after just a few minutes of the pre-season clash with Werder Bremen.

Evertonians have had to wait to see just how Delph fits in, but finally he got his chance in midweek against Lincoln.

He came through unscathed. Much more than that, he looked one of the Blues' most comfortable players.

The visit of Wolves was an important one in a lot of ways for Silva, especially after what was a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa last time out in the Premier League.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side are considered one of the Blues' main challengers to perhaps break into the top six at the end of this term, so picking up points against their rivals was always going to be crucial.

Not only that, but the manner in which Everton lost 3-1 to the same opponents in this fixture last season still sticks in the mind.

The Blues were without the imperious Idrissa Gueye that day and this time again needed someone to step into his shoes in midfield.

Despite not fitting the usual profile of a Silva No. 6, Delph was the man called upon.

While his performance might have been understated, it was vital to Everton leaving Goodison on Sunday afternoon with all three points.

Playing only his second match for his new club, the 29-year-old looked like he'd been a part of the squad for years.

His composure in possession was exactly what the Blues needed at crucial moments in the match, constantly looking for space to pick the ball up from any of his teammates.

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His vast experience at this level instantly shone through and he hardly put a pass wrong throughout. He showed exactly what his manager wanted to see.

And, even though he's not a defensive midfielder, and certainly not in the same mould as Gueye, his contribution in that area can't be overlooked either.

Whenever Lucas Digne was caught out up the pitch, Delph was the man busting a gut to get back and cover.

An unsung hero coming to the club from Man City with composure in spades – it's not hard to make comparisons with Gareth Barry .

He was so often Everton's under-appreciated man outside of Goodison Park, and Delph in his first Premier League display at least has followed in his footsteps.