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Leicester 2-2 Everton: Jordan Pickford's water bottle with penalty message gives Toffees lifeline

Monday's chaotic Premier League contest at King Power Stadium allowed Leicester to move out of the relegation zone but left Everton fans singing at full-time.

"England's number one, England's England's number one," was the chant the travelling supporters serenaded goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with after the 2-2 draw.

The 29-year-old's penalty save from international team-mate James Maddison in the first half may prove crucial in Everton's bid for survival, with a major helping hand from some cunning planning.

A camera close-up of the goalkeeper's water bottle by the side of the pitch picked up a graphic attached to it showing Maddison tends to go down the middle with 60% of his efforts, and to 'stay centre'.