Everton signed off their 2024/25 campaign with three final points on the road to Newcastle United.
The Toffees have endured a turbulent season, but David Moyes ended the term in style after an impressive turnaround under the 62-year-old.
Angus Kinnear is expecting a busy summer at Everton with the Blues requiring some serious work in the transfer market.
Regardless of what the result was on Sunday, Everton were guaranteed to finish in 13th place, but fans were given some further optimism for next season by beating the Champions League side.
Carlos Alcaraz continued to impress as he got another goal to his name as his future remains up in the air.
The Argentine, Alcaraz, has impressed Owen Hargreaves, but there was another player who really impressed Alan Shearer.
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Alan Shearer left so impressed by one Everton player vs Newcastle United
It has been a brilliant campaign from Jordan Pickford who has continued to show his excellence between the sticks.
Jamie Carragher hailed Pickford as Everton’s best player this season and there is no surprise to see him save Everton again against Newcastle.
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Speaking on Match of the Day, Shearer admitted he was left so impressed by the 31-year-old shot stopper.
“You’ve got to give a well done to Everton all over the park, but particularly Jordan Pickford,” he said.
“Whenever Newcastle did get through that defence, he was the difference maker. Whether it was those legs or those particular saves, they just couldn’t find a way past him.
“Newcastle probably didn’t deserve anything from the game.”
Everton fans could be heard singing Pickford’s name throughout the majority of the game as the former Sunderland man shone on Tyneside.
Pickford has been huge for Everton over recent years and that was shown on Sunday as he put in a huge display against one of his rival clubs.
Jordan Pickford shines against Newcastle
Pickford said Newcastle fans give him so much grief due to his past as a Sunderland academy product.
Sunday’s victory on Tyneside will have been made that much sweeter but he will be gutted it did not ruin their Champions League qualification.
Regardless, Pickford really impressed for the Toffees and showed exactly why he is England’s number one.
90 minutes played
6 saves
2.16 goals prevented
3 punches
4 high claims
1/1 aerial duels won
Pickford loves his new Everton song and is fully deserving of having his own chant.
He has shown the Friedkins he is the type of player they need to build their squad for the future around.