Anthony Gordon returned to the dressing room topless following the end of Everton's pulsating draw with Brentford.
He did so because, on the final whistle, he went straight to the travelling supporters who had sung his name throughout the previous 90 minutes and gave up his shirt. That was a moment of emotion that came after a performance of desire that saw him booked in the last few seconds as he fought to protect a precious point.
His passion has never been in doubt but amid the speculation surrounding his future, critics have lined up to question his quality.
