Everton midfielder Darron Gibson was delighted for Leon Osman after his stunning goal in victory over Manchester City.
Osman is enjoying another fine season and was also made captain with Phil Neville left on the bench.
He said: "He is on fire at the minute. He is showing everyone what a great player he is.
"He had the armband and I think the goal topped his performance off.
"It was nice for 'Jela' to get the goal too. It's been a while so I am glad he got one."