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Adam Jones

Everton player ratings as James Rodriguez superb and Mason Holgate great in FA Cup

Robin Olsen - 7

Was only called on a couple of times across the course of the 90 minutes but stood up to every challenge very well. He looks composed and mature whenever the Blues need him to.

Seamus Coleman - 7

Got forward as much as you'd expect and is proved dangerous in the final third with a number of crosses finding their targets. He was just as important at the top end of the pitch as he was in defence, which is exactly what Everton needed.

Yerry Mina - 7

Commanding in the air and comfortable with the ball at his feet once again, this was a performance typical of the form the Colombia international has found himself in recently. A great display.

Mason Holgate - 8

Commanding in defence and really took to the role of the leader in that back line, directing those around and in front of him wherever possible. He put in some great headers and blocks throughout as well to keep the visitors at bay.

Ben Godfrey - 7

Was asked to do a fair bit defensively down that side, and his pace and physical nature served him well as ever. Everton's versatile man at the back filled his role in great fashion once again.

Abdoulaye Doucoure - 7

Picked up possession in the right areas from the defence, but missed a few opportunities to help Everton break forward in the first half. Things improved in the second and his engine was brilliant as ever.

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Andre Gomes - 7

Was using possession well in the midfield without creating too much until setting up the opening goal with a brilliant cross, which earns a point in itself. A composed performance throughout from the midfielder.

James Rodriguez - 9

Almost everything about Everton was centred around the Colombia international. He dropped deep, created chances and the visitors had no answer for him – leading to two brilliant assists from corners in the second half.

Gylfi Sigurdsson - 7

Made some great passes in the final third throughout the game as Everton dominated throughout, creating chances and almost getting on the scoresheet himself in the first half with a well driven shot that flew just wide.

Richarlison - 7

That goal will absolutely do him the world of good, and he took his header very well. Before that he had chances too, with a header that was tipped onto the bar and a good one-on-one finish that was ruled out for offside.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 8

Was clearly desperate to score on his return and eventually did it very well by sliding in at the back post to convert a great cross. He remained dangerous throughout and nearly got a second after the break before earning a deserved rest ahead of an important week.

SUBS

Bernard - 6

Showed a few nice touches and passes after being introduced when the game was essentially won and Everton were clearly powering down.

Anthony Gordon - 6

Was always looking for a run in behind the defence on the right flank but the pass didn't come his way often enough for him to take full advantage.

Jonjoe Kenny - 6

Slotted in well at left back to give Ben Godfrey a well-earned rest.

Tyler Onyango – N/A

Given a couple of minutes at the end for his Everton debut and didn't look out of place at all.

Thierry Small – N/A

Has the honour of being Everton's youngest ever player after his late introduction.

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