Frank Lampard has revealed former Rangers star Nathan Patterson put his hand up to hit a penalty against Celtic in their Sydney Super Cup clash.
The 21-year-old Scotland international played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw and then stepped up from the spot to help Everton secure a 4-2 win over Ange Postecoglou 's side. And he was in a ferocious battle with Jota from first minute until the former Benfica winger departed in the closing stages.
Patterson loved it as he fired past Joe Hart and his firm finish raised a smile out of Lampard as he saluted his charge after his strike from 12 yards out. And the Everton manager was full of praise of Patterson for seeking the responsibility of seeing off Celtic. Speaking after the match, the Chelsea icon said: "He was with his Rangers links. I was more than happy for him to take it. I like lads who stand up. Patts has got some character. He is a good lad and nicely competitive.
"Pats was really good for us at the start of the season. Then he got an injury while playing with Scotland and since he has come back in, he has still been finding his feet to get back to those levels but as a young player that is normal. He needs to push on now. I thought he did well with bits today but there were a couple of bits that he could be cleaner on, but he is a really good player for us.
"I was always confident about the attacking side of his game, but as a young player I wanted to see him defensively. At the start of the season it was spot-on and I think he really needs to continue focusing on that side of it. Today, the challenge that was put to him against a player who has got a lot of ability to go either way. I thought he defended pretty well."
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