Jake O'Brien and Sean Dyche are a match made in heaven - Keith Treacy

Keith Treacy believes Jake O'Brien and Sean Dyche are "a match made in heaven" after the Republic of Ireland centre-half completed a move to Everton from Lyon.

Ex-Cork City man O'Brien has turbo-charged his career since moving from Crystal Palace to Lyon a year ago. He has been a massive hit at the French club, a string of towering displays endearing himself to Lyon's passionate supporters.

Having made his Ireland debut against Hungary in June, O'Brien's stock has risen exponentially, with West Ham and Ajax both interested in his services.

Everton won the race, and Treacy - who played under Toffees boss Dyche at Burnley - says it's a smart move.

"(Dyche) is very good at motivating you, wanting to do things," he said on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

"Anybody who has spent an extended period of time in a room with him, he just has that bit of charsima. My wife used to always say it about him, he has this presence.

"He walks into a room and he commands your respect, he commands your attention. Without even opening his mouth your eyes are just drawn to him. Maybe it's the ginger goatee or the gravelly voice, I'm not too sure, but you gravitate towards the guy. I think it's a match made in heaven I really do."

Treacy also talked up O'Brien's qualities, highlighting that he is much more than a tall, physical presence at the back.

"People are probably expecting me to say 'Jake is 6'6", aerial duels, he'll battle with people, physical'," Treacy added.

"He can do all of that, he'll tick that box for Sean Dyche because Sean Dyche does want that, but he can pass the ball as well. He's not a bad footballer.

"I was really impressed with him the two games I saw him play for Ireland (against Hungary and Portugal), the distribution into the midfield I