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Rio Ferdinand raves about Everton defender Mason Holgate

Former Manchester United defender and one of the all-time greats in the Premier League history, Rio Ferdinand, has showered heaps of praise on Everton centre-back Mason Holgate.

The 23-year-old has impressed heavily under Carlo Ancelotti at Everton, and he is expected to play a prominent role for the Toffees in the years to come.

With Yerry Mina currently out with a thigh injury, Ancelotti is likely to name Holgate and Michael Keane as their centre-back pairing when the Toffees return to action in the Merseyside derby against league leaders Liverpool.

Holgate has been one of the consistent performers for Everton since Ancelotti replaced Marco Silva at the helm in December.