Frank Lampard has paid tribute to Nathan Patterson for his vibrant start to the season.
The Toffees boss tipped his cap to the resilient Scotland international defender, praising the 20-year-old for showing the bravery and steel to overcome a difficult start to life in the Premier League. Patterson completed a move to Goodison Park from Rangers back in January but initially struggled to make a meaningful impact.
Forty-five minutes in an FA Cup tie against National League side Boreham Wood was all the former Ibrox right-back managed as he also picked up an ankle injury before the season concluded. But Patterson has bounced back with renewed purpose and turned in excellent display during Saturday's Merseyside derby draw with Liverpool and it's not gone unnoticed with his manager. Lampard said: “What a start to the season – he was injured when he was about to make his debut last year, so it has been hard.
