The more intense the league the higher the pressure and he’s clearly getting the experience and at a much higher level than the championship.
Of course he’s done it for himself, he’s looking to make himself the best he possibly can be whether that’s with Everton, Derby of Leipzig.
The intensity issue is the key.
Being thrown on for cameo sub appearances, with an “express yourself remit” etc isn’t the same pressure as having responsibility for starting games where mistakes even early on in a game may cost you.
He’s been starting more games recently so that’s good.
And I’ve no problem with players looking out for themselves but lots of people do. He’s just got an easy ride because most people don’t like Allardyce otherwise I think he would have been panned for going against club wishes.