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James Tarkowski is 'very lucky' to avoid a red card for 'potential leg breaker' tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, insists Gary Neville - after Everton captain's challenge on Liverpool star

Gary Neville claimed that Everton defender James Tarkowski was fortunate not to be sent off for a challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: 'That's a potential leg breaker. I think he's very lucky there Tarkowski. There will be those that will say it's a natural follow through. Trust me as a defender you do not need to follow through like that and with such force and it's high. Very lucky.'