Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has urged Michael Keane to fight back over his England omission.

The centre back has been one of Everton's best performers this season but did not do enough to convince Gareth Southgate to put him in the squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers.

However, Ancelotti said that snub and the desire to play at Euro 2020 can benefit the player and the club.

"I spoke with him. He trained really well, was focused, and I said to him there would still be an opportunity," he said.

"The fact you are not in the squad means you have to improve your quality to be more focused in the last 10 games because at the end you want to be in the squad when Euro 2020 comes.

"Gareth Southgate is focused on games and if Michael does his best he will be in the squad."