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Everton fans impressed with Jonjoe Kenny’s performance against Manchester City

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Everton defender impresses in defeat.

Jonjoe Kenny of Everton pushes Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City at Goodison Park on February 6, 2019 in Liverpool,...

Everton slipped to a 2-0 defeat against title challengers Manchester City last night at Goodison Park.

While the scoreline makes it seems like a comfortable win for the visitors, it was anything put.

City scored goals in injury time in both halves, with Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus on target.

Everton battled away and one player who gave his all was young defender Jonjoe Kenny.

Kenny was a regular at the start of the 2017/18 season, before losing his place under Sam Allardyce.

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City is tackled by Jonjoe Kenny of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City at Goodison Park on February 06, 2019 in...

He began this season out of the side, before working his way back into the team in recent weeks.

Last night was Kenny’s sixth league start of the season and the England under-20 World Cup winner impressed with the way he stuck to his task, going up against City star Leroy Sane.

Everton have had a tough series of results in recent weeks but Kenny’s performances are reason for encouragement.

Here is a look at how fans reacted to his display…