Everton player ratings: Dele Alli among four players to get 8/10 in Blackpool win
Everton beat Blackpool 4-2 in an entertaining pre-season friendly.
The Toffees were much better after a humbling loss to Minnesota United in America earlier this week.
And it will give Frank Lampard a clearer idea of the team he wants to face Chelsea in the opening Premier League fixture of the new season on 6 August.
Everton made an excellent start and took the lead in just the sixth minute through a fine Vitalii Mykolenko volley.
Then things got even better for the Toffees as Salomon Rondon beat the offside finish and picked out Tom Davies, who headed home.
Lampard’s side dominated the opening 45 minutes but saw their advantage reduced moments before half-time when Gary Madine netted for Blackpool from close range.
Everton restored their two-goal lead inside two minutes of the second half when Dele Alli netted from close range.
The Seasiders refused to go down fighting, though, as Blues old boy Callum Connolly headed home.
But the visitors would add a fourth through a deft Dele finish with 26 minutes remaining.
And it will give Frank Lampard a clearer idea of the team he wants to face Chelsea in the opening Premier League fixture of the new season on 6 August.
9. Anthony Gordon - 7
Busy throughout the game with the ball at his feet, although had few goalscoring chances. Subbed on 80 minutes. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
10. Salomon Rondon - 7
May have been offside but did well to get his head up and assist Davies. Rondon stretched the Blackpool defence plenty and almost had a goal himself but was denied by a fine save. Subbed on 60 minutes. Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images
11. Dele Alli - 8
Undoubtedly his best game for Everton with two goals. The second in particular was a sliding finish, having shown clever movement. Also lively throughout. Photo: David Berding/Getty Images
12. Sub 1 - Mason Holgate - 6
Intelligent run allowed the defender to get possession deep in enemy territory and play a part in Everton’s third goal. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images