Lampard thrilled by Everton players superlative display in victory over Leeds
Everton boss, Frank Lampard, was beaming after their 3-0 thumping of Leeds United on Saturday.
Lampard’s side recorded their first clean sheet in 13 matches, subduing a Leeds team that scored three goals in each of its previous two away matches.
Seamus Coleman struck first with a close-range header – and the captain attracted notable praise from Lampard, who called Coleman a “symbol of the Club”, following a buccaneering performance on the right of defence.
Centre-half Michael Keane headed Everton two in front after 23 minutes and, with 12 minutes remaining, the superb Anthony Gordon deflected home Richarlison’s low drive.
“It was an incredible afternoon and what we did today was something special in terms of the performance,” said Lampard, who was able to start striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the first time as Everton boss.
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“It showed an attitude and aggression and work rate and I was so proud of that first half.
“I haven’t seen a team that wants to give everything like that, pressing from the front and backing each other up, for a long time.
“That engaged the fans – and when the fans are engaged, anything can happen.
“Seamus sets the standard every day, everyone told me about Seamus, what a person and symbol of the Club he is.
“What a great lad, he is humble and hard-working and has great quality.
“But let’s not just call him a good lad, the way he defended and joined in the attack and scored his goal was spot on.
“The Club are lucky to have him. We need people who are references of the Club, players the fans can look at and say, ‘That is what we are all about’.
“Seamus is that.”