Everton playing ratings as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and one other excellent against Newcastle
Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin's late penalty snatched what could be a precious point for Everton against Newcastle United at St James' Park after Alexander Isak had put the hosts ahead in the first half.
Although the result ensured the Blues broke their club record for their longest-ever winless run in the Premier League, the result, taken in isolation, and coming after the Magpies had a second goal from Dan Burn ruled out for offside after a VAR check, was a significant positive.
Here's how Everton rated:
AS IT HAPPENED: Newcastle 1-1 Everton highlights and reaction
Jordan Pickford 8
Kept Everton in the contest with a string of impressive saves despite being predictably given dog’s abuse from many of the home fans, he denied Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy while tipping an Alexander Isak effort over the bar and while there was little he could do about the goal, he was also cool in possession.
Ben Godfrey 6
After filling in at left-back against Bournemouth, the natural centre-back was back at right-back but stuck to his task in determined fashion up against the tricky Barnes and made some crucial interceptions.
Vitalii Mykolenko 7
Made a crucial headed clearance off the line to deny Alexander Isak a second goal, the Ukraine international, restored to the side after illness kept him out at the Vitality Stadium, he defended well while also managing to get forward with some effect in the second half as Everton chased an equaliser.
James Tarkowski 6
Not the captain’s best night as, several yards behind the rest of the back four, he allowed Harvey Barnes’ lofted pass to go over his head in the build-up to Alexander Isak’s goal and couldn’t get back to make a challenge after earlier heading over the bar at the back post and
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