English Premier League
Gary Lineker reacts to performances of Jordan Pickford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton draw
The Toffees earned a share of the spoils from their game with Manchester United.
Former Everton striker Gary Lineker had high praise for duo Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford after their 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
The ex-Toffees frontman watched on as Calvert-Lewin enhanced his England chances in front of Gareth Southgate who was in the stands.
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Pickford should have perhaps done better with United’s goal, scored by Bruno Fernandes, but he made a wonderful save late on to deny the Red Devils.
Lineker scored 30 goals in 41 outings for Everton, spending the 1985/86 campaign at Goodison Park.
He knows what it takes to adhere himself to the club’s supporters and took to Twitter after today’s game.
Great to see @CalvertLewin14’s progress. Getting better by the week. ????
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 1, 2020
He was also delighted for the club’s goalkeeper, Pickford who had a bittersweet afternoon against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
The England man is paid £100,000-a-week and has come in for some criticism this season.
Nonetheless, he showed his worth during the afternoon by earning his team a point at the end of the game.
Lineker believed his performance highlighted the ups and downs of the life of a goalkeeper.
Sensational double save from @JPickford1. The ups and downs of goalkeeping perfectly illustrated in this game.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 1, 2020
Everton missed the opportunity to edge into the top half of the Premier League.
As a result, they are still one of several clubs who can realistically challenge for a place in Europe next season.
Carlo Ancelotti will know that a run of victories is required and he will be keen to return to winning ways quickly.
Pickford and Calvert-Lewin are both vitally important to the Italian and he will be hoping they continue their form as the season edges to a close.
