Everton continued their preparations ahead of a return to Premier League football with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in a behind-closed-doors training match at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Anthony Gordon and Neal Maupay struck early to give the Toffees a two-goal lead inside 15 minutes, which they would hold on to thanks to a string of saves from Jordan Pickford. The 28-year-old returned to domestic action following his everpresent part in England's run to the World Cup quarter-finals.
This afternoon's meeting is the second in recent days in which Everton have faced Premier League opposition behind closed doors, with Lampard's side drawing 1-1 against Manchester United at their Carrington trianing base last Wednesday.
