Everton forward Theo Walcott helped Cenk Tosun score his first goal of the season.
Tosun came off the substitutes’ bench to help Everton secure a 3-0 victory over Fulham.
The Turkish forward headed in from close range, but it was Walcott who did most of the work for the goal.
The rapid wide-man powered past two Fulham defenders before chipping up a cross to the back post that Tosun could not miss.
And the Everton forward, who cost £25 million back in January (BBC Sport), was grateful for his teammate’s contribution to his goal.
He said: “It’s perfect to play with players like Theo, Gylfi and Richarlison,” he said.
“We know each other better and now and have played together since the season started. Theo had the ball on the line and I knew he would cross to the back post, so that’s why I ran there. It was a nice cross for him and I want to thank him.
“Straight after I came on, we scored the first goal and then a few minutes later I scored the second one. I was so happy to score for the team – it was my first goal [of the season] and I hope I will score next week as well.”
If Tosun can now hit a run of form, it will be a major boost to Everton’s chances.
The Toffees have struggled for a clinical finisher this season, and that has been one of the reasons why they, perhaps, haven’t accumulated as many points as their performances have deserved.
Everton are currently in 11th place in the Premier League table, with their next fixture coming against Southampton in the Carabao Cup tomorrow.
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