Your Everton media round-up for Monday, March 28.
Ian Wright wowed by Everton 28-year-old on international duty
Ian Wright has praised Everton's Jordan Pickford for his “magnificent” and “unbelievable” save during England’s 2-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday.
Gareth Southgate’s side had to come from 1-0 down to claim a win in the friendly encounter at Wembley. It could have been a lot different at 1-0 for the Swiss because Fabian Frei’s thunderous volley from inside the area was tipped onto the crossbar by Pickford.
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That moment of play came from a corner, with no-one marking Frei inside the box, as Pickford showcased quick reflexes and strong hands to keep the scoreline at 1-0. Wright was left wowed by that moment of brilliance, as he also shared his thoughts on the Everton No.1 never making an error leading to a goal during his 40 caps for his country.
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Frank Lampard family member influence in Dele Alli Everton deal
Everton boss Frank Lampard may point the finger at a family member who tipped him to sign Dele Alli , with the Toffees reportedly weighing up their options regarding the former England midfielder. Alli has struggled to make an impact at Goodison Park as poor form at his former club, Tottenham, has proven tricky to shake off.
The move called time on a rollercoaster seven-year relationship between player and club. Alli hit double figures in each of his first two Premier League seasons with Spurs, but the past few years have been marred by torrid form.
Everton 's decision to swoop for Alli, which will reportedly set them back £10million once he surpasses 20 first-team appearances and up to £40m if other benchmarks are met, was presumably executed in the hope that a new setting could see him rediscover the kind of form that catapulted him onto the England scene.
In a recent interview with talkSPORT former Spurs manager and uncle to Lampard, Harry Redknapp, claimed that he advised the Toffees boss to make a move for Alli.
