Everton boss Frank Lampard is delighted with the early season form of Nathan Patterson.

The former Ger has made a stellar start to the current season and was a stand out in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool, which finished 0-0.

Lampard said: “What a start to the season – he was injured when he was about to make his debut last year, so it has been hard.

“But he has shown character. People say he's a really good offensive full back, but his defensive game has been excellent.

“It is hard on the full backs when we switched to a back four, because there are a lot more questions asked. But he has done great, and he's a young player so he's only going to get better."