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Everton boss Ferguson explains reason for substituting Kean just 19 minutes after he came on

Everton boss Duncan Ferguson has defended his decision to take off Moise Kean just minutes after the Italy international entered against Manchester United, insisting that he was only looking to run down the clock.

Ferguson continued his unbeaten record since taking over as caretaker manager with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Victor Lindelof inadvertently put the visitors ahead in the first half with an own goal, before Mason Greenwood rescued a point for United with 13 minutes left on the clock.

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But while the draw was encouraging for Everton off the back of last week's demolition of Chelsea, a curious decision from Ferguson sent plenty of tongues wagging.