Even James feels like James is back to his best
James Rodriguez is loving life. After his arrival at Everton and reuniting with Ancelotti the Colombian has got his smile and his best self back. The Toffees love him, and he loves them.
He is a different James Rodriguez. Smiling, he's enjoying his football, and more than that, he is leading from the front. He has rediscovered his best self at the hands of his best teacher Carlo Ancelotti.
Another week in the Premier League, another win. Another exhibition from Everton and another great performance from James. Now its time for a change, because James is headed back to Colombia.
James put out a message this Sunday, after having beat Brighton 4-2 on Saturday. "Estoy de vuelta, I'm back", was his message, accompanied by three photos of him wearing a Colombia shirt.
He is back with his national team, and he is back to his best, the James that enthused fans and strangers alike six years ago. Not the James who is inconsistent. The James who smiles and enjoys his football.