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'You wouldn't be fit to clean his boots': Father of Rhys Jones, who died aged 11 after being shot in Liverpool in 2007, hits back at sick Chelsea fan who trolled Everton supporters over tragic youngster's death on Twitter

The father of Rhys Jones has hit back at a sickening post from a Chelsea fan after Everton's 1-0 win over the Blues, which claimed the victory 'won't bring him back'.

Everton fan and season ticket holder Jones was murdered at the age of 11 after being shot by Sean Mercer in Liverpool in 2007, rocking the entire community.

Mercer was found guilty of murder and sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison. The club paid tribute to him after his death with a minute's applause before their game against Blackburn, while players laid flowers, boots and shirts at the scene of the crime.