Booked for sending Yasin Ayari flying with a slide tackle, he used his height to win some crucial aerial battles with Ferdi Kadioglu and helped the team by playing left-back with Vitalii Mykolenko injured, even if it’s not the most effective deployment of his skills.

Everton's European hopes are back on the horizon as they ride a three-match unbeaten run into the Amex Stadium for a Saturday match with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Aston Villa miss the chance to go second behind leaders Arsenal as Everton secured a deserved victory at Villa Park.