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Frank Lampard hailed Jordan Pickford as one of the world's best after the England goalkeeper's spectacular saves earned Everton another vital win in their battle for Premier League survival.
Everton won away from home for the first time since August to seal back-to-back wins and climb out of the relegation zone — and they will fancy their chances of making it three victories in a row at relegated Watford on Wednesday.
Ukrainian star Vitalii Mykolenko gave Everton an early lead and though Patson Daka equalised for Leicester, Mason Holgate — who declared himself fit only hours before the game after illness — restored the visitors' advantage on the half-hour and Pickford's efforts ensured they held on to it.
Jordan Pickford was once again the Everton hero as the Toffees triumphed over Leicester
Frank Lampard hailed England No 1 Pickford as 'one of the top goalkeepers in the world'
'Jordan gives the team huge confidence,' said Lampard, who was also indebted to Pickford's brilliance in the win over Chelsea eight days ago.
'You need
