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Kwame Boakye

Donny Van de Beek sends message to Everton fans as Dele Alli reacts to win

Dele Alli took to social media to celebrate making his home debut during Everton’s 3-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday.

The Toffees were 2-0 up by half time thanks to goals from Seamus Coleman and Michael Keane.

Anthony Gordon added a third late on to seal a much needed three points in Frank Lampard’s first Premier League game in charge at Goodison Park.

Alli , who completed a permanent move from Tottenham on transfer deadline day, made his home debut in the second half, replacing Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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The former Spurs midfielder took to Instagram to reveal his delight at playing in front of the Goodison Park crowd as an Everton player for the first time.

Alli Posted: “Three points, top performance from everyone today!

"Felt great to make my first appearance at Goodison.”

Donny Van de Beek , who also made his Goodison Park bow after sealing a loan move from Manchester United, started the game against Leeds and had a message for Blues fans after the emphatic victory.

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“Hi fans, you were amazing today, I’m really impressed with my first home game [and] how you fans were today. Important three points and next week we go again," he said in a video posted via the club's official Twitter account.

The win moved Everton five points clear of the relegation zone, the Toffees also have two games in hand over Norwich who are currently 18th.

Next up for Lampard’s side is a trip to Southampton on Saturday 19 February.

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