As you said, Faddy was a better player. Plus, how much did he actually feature for Everton? Not that much, certainly not at the start when he got his move at a young age. Its taken years to grow up age wise and football wise and moving to a lesser club for him to be able to hold a place down.
McCarthy, haven't really watched wigan so can't judge him.
I just dont think our Jamie could cut it yet and I certainly don't think he's physically able to match it with EPL defenders. The majority of EPL strikers are all big strapping athletes, even Torres is deceptive, when you see him up close you realise he isn't a wee weed.