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Adam Jones

Everton player ratings as Jordan Pickford top drawer but seven others superb at Leicester City

Jordan Pickford - 9

You're just running out of superlatives to describe him at this point. The second half saw the England No.1 produce a string of absolutely top drawer saves once again to make sure Everton got what could be a huge result.

Seamus Coleman - 7

There was very little need for him to try and win the header which saw him collide with a teammate and gift Leicester a way back into this match in the first half. But he was much improved in the second period and managed to brush off his mistake very well.

Yerry Mina - 6

He just cannot keep himself fit for Everton, which remains so frustrating. He was involved in the collision which gave Daka an open goal to score, but similarly stopped Leicester taking the lead early on with a fantastic sliding block. He'll be missed if this injury keeps him out long-term.

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Mason Holgate - 8

Continued his strong form with some solid play at the back and he got his just rewards for his recent efforts with what could prove to be such a crucial goal at the other end. Another display to be proud of for the centre-back here.

Vitalii Mykolenko - 8

What a strike to put his side in the lead early on. The technique was sublime, first time on the volley, and he's really turning into a hero for those away fans. They'll certainly be hoping the injury that forced him off in the second half was not a serious one.

Alex Iwobi - 8

Another solid performance at right wing-back, but you still can't shake the feeling that you're losing something without his attacking play further up the pitch. Regardless of that, however, he continues to show his versatility and defensive nous with some very clever play.

Abdoulaye Doucoure - 7

Sloppy stuff from the midfielder in the first half, who should really have put his side 2-0 up just before Leicester eventually equalised. But he was much better and more combative in the centre of the pitch after the interval.

Fabian Delph - 8

Solid in possession and is never scared to come and look for the ball whenever teammates need him, which is a crucial aspect of his role in the side. He's becoming very important in the middle of the pitch for the Blues.

Anthony Gordon - 8

Played a vital part in Everton re-taking the lead through Holgate, with some very strong work in winning the corner from Wesley Fofana. His continued energy and bursting runs down the flank gave particularly Jonny Evans a lot of trouble throughout.

Demarai Gray - 7

Got into some good positions getting forward and looked to run in behind the defence as much as possible, but his teammates couldn't quite find him whenever that happened. Regardless this was a good performance from the winger again.

Richarlison - 8

He did really well with the limited service he had when playing up front, putting up a great physical fight and he won a great header in the build-up to the second goal. He then showed off his defensive work multiple times when switching over to the left flank.

SUBS

Michael Keane - 8

Settled into the game very well after being introduced.

Jonjoe Kenny - 7

Couldn't do much in an attacking sense but was solid enough defensively to help see the game out for the Blues.

Salomon Rondon - 7

Another good cameo from the striker, winning important headers and physical battles.

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