Jordan Pickford: The former Sunderland keeper was predictable on the receiving end of relentless stick from the home fans but had the last laugh. 7

Jake O’Brien: Helped his side to a third straight Premier League win at St James’ Park as the Toffees registered their fourth top-flight clean sheet of the season. 7

James Tarkowski: A commanding captain’s performance as Everton won a Premier League away game for the first time since February. 7

Jarrad Branthwaite: Made a winning return to the side after missing the previous two matches because of concussion protocols. 7

Vitalii Mykolenko: Neat and tidy. Worked hard as the Toffees catapulted up the table from 14th to 7th. 7

Merlin Rohl: The German provided energy, got himself into some dangerous positions and went close with one attempt in the first half which cleared the bar.

Harrison Armstrong: Covered his face with his shirt after missing a great chance to put his side ahead on the stroke of half-time. 7

James Garner: A gritty performance, the type which David Moyes loves. Played his part in a fine away win. 8

Tyrique George: Heavily involved in the goal. It was his shot that led to the mistake that saw Everton take the lead. 7

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: Got stuck in and had an effort tipped over the bar. 7

Thierno Barry: Cannot stop scoring. Although this was the easiest goal he will ever score in his life after a goalkeeping howler. 7

Subs:

Brennan Johnson (on 80, Thierno Barry): Helped his side get over the line. 5

Michael Keane (on 82, Jarrad Branthwaite): Helped Everton to clean sheet win. 5

Subs not used: Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mark Travers, Tyler Dibling, Christian Norgaard, Charly Alcaraz, Hayden Hackney, Braiden Graham.