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Richard Garnett

Four things spotted in behind scenes footage as Everton beat Leeds United

Goodison Park was rocking on a Saturday as Evertonians enjoyed a thumping 3-0 win against Leeds United with a much-improved performance.

The atmosphere inside the ground was already bouncing before Seamus Coleman and Michael Keane lit the blue touch paper by giving the Toffees a two goal first half lead.

Anthony Gordon was credited with a third after the break in what was a morale-boosting result and performance which has given hope to supporters that more good results could be on the horizon under Frank Lampard.

Fans have been able to relive the win with Everton's Tunnel Access video of the match day. Here's four things that caught our eye...

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Van de Beek already a true Blue

You have to wonder why Manchester United let Donny van de Beek join Everton on transfer deadline day if these are the type of positive vibes he can reverb around the place.

The Dutchman put in a five star performance on his first start for the Blues, but his enthusiasm and passion made him look like someone who had been at the club for years.

Not only did he make a point of congratulating Everton's goal scorers on all three goals, but after the full time whistle the pitch camera caught him screaming with delight before embracing Michael Keane. He had the look of a man who just wants to player football and wants to show his team what he's all about. Good news for Everton!

Lampard wishes he was still a player at heart

It's been a rollercoaster start to his managerial tenure on Merseyside, but Frank Lampard just loves football and acts like a man who given half the chance would still lace up his boots for some action today.

If the Goodison congregation were rocking then they were matched by their new gaffer, who celebrated each goal with wild euphoria, jumping up and down on the touchline, punching the air with delight and hugging his staff.

The former Chelsea legend enjoyed lapping up the plaudits when they came his way, warmly applauding the crowd as they sung his name.

The more often that happens this season the more successful Everton will have been.

Kenny sends Raphinha for the ECHO

With confidence in the Everton ranks soaring after taking a two goal lead, a few party tricks came to the surface.

Leeds' Brazilian star Raphinha is used to turning opponents inside out, but he got a taste of his own medicine when he tried to close down Jonjoe Kenny.

Inviting the United forward to tackle him, Kenny produced a silky Cruyff turn that put his marker in a spin, before slipping the ball to Anthony Gordon, who saw his low shot saved by Illan Meslier.

The crowd lapped it up.

DCL makes fans' day with welcome gestures

The sight of Dominic Calvert-Lewin back on the pitch for Everton is a welcome one. Having only made seven appearances in an injury-ravaged season, the 24-year-old will be desperate to produce that goals that will move the Blues to safety in the business end of the season.

Although he didn't manage to find the net himself on Saturday, he still managed to bring joy to a couple of lucky supporters.

After the full time whistle, cameras caught Calvert-Lewin walking over to the Bullins Road stand before taking off his shirt and passing directly into the hands of a delighted supporter.

The striker's interaction with supporters didn't end there however. Later on, with the ground emptied out, a young boy still in the stadium managed to get a shirt signed by Calvert-Lewin over the Family Enclosure wall and he even took the time to pose for a selfie with him. No wonder he's such a fans' favourite.

Saturday turned out to be a fantastic day for Evertonians, but they will need plenty more like it if they are to ensure that this season doesn't end with a sting in the tale.

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