Tonight s hated local visitors to Goodison Park were sent packing after Calvert-Lewin followed up Branthwaite s scrambled opener with an absolute classic far-post header.
Everton produced a barn-storming performance on a dramatic night under the lights at Goodison Park to move eight points clear of the relegation zone and put a huge dent in Liverpool’s League title hopes.
Town manager Joe Royle has handed striker Alun Armstrong a free transfer. The former Stockport and Middlesbrough player has had a season hit by injuries, only recently returning to action after breaking his wrist.
Sean Dyche is hopeful that Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be passed fit for the Merseyside derby after scans revealed no damage from the knee injury he sustained during Sunday s win over Nottingham Forest.
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