Jordan Pickford was hailed for his 'fast, brilliant and brave saves' as Everton picked up a crucial victory over Chelsea.
Pickford made two stunning stops in quick succession in the aftermath of Richarlison's winner.
Speaking after the match, Frank Lampard praised the 28-year-old and highlighted how his position as England's number one often made him a target. His performance against Chelsea showcased just why he holds that international role, Lampard said.
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In the minutes after Richarlison opened the scoring Pickford twice denied the visitors. He clawed away a Cesar Azpilicueta shot after Mason Mount hit both posts then produced a stunning reaction save from Antonio Rudiger.
Lampard said: "They [the saves] were huge and he has made saves like that for us before but in a game of this critical nature and how close it is [they were] fast, technically brilliant saves, brave saves."
Before kick-off the Gwladys Street unfurled a giant banner celebrating Pickford, who made a sensational stop from Ronaldo in the closing stages of Everton's win over Manchester United last month.
Lampard added: "It is amazing. England's number one can sometimes be a really difficult position because people are waiting for the mistake or waiting to question you or call you out, and a performance like that just shows why he is and, as much as we could have scored a couple more goals, I think we should have, one or two, they obviously could have scored, and that's when you rely on your keeper. It was a brilliant performance from him."
