Everton defender Nathan Patterson was determined to take a penalty against Celtic in a friendly in Australia.

The youngster was asked by manager Frank Lampard if he was up to the job, after the game finished 0-0.

Patterson, an ex-Rangers star, was steadfast in his desire to take and put away his spot-kick, which he did.

Asked about the matter by Liverpool Echo, Patterson said: "I've taken a few penalties in training so I was a wee bit confident, that is why I stood up. I asked the gaffer and he questioned me and was like: 'Are you sure?' But I like to feel the pressure, when you play football you are in a pressure environment so I am used to it."

On the pressure of the moment, he added: “Of course, obviously the pressure in taking the penalty and the pressure of it being against Celtic as well, but I just wanted to step up, I asked to take a pen, I felt confident and slotted it away so I was buzzing to do that."