Everton striker Lewis Dobbin is happy to still be in contact with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham messaged Dobbin after he scored a first senior goal for Everton in victory over Chelsea.

He told the club's match programme: “I played with Jude from the age of 14 until I was around 16 or 17 - he was our England captain.

“He messaged me individually as well, so it's nice to stay in touch with him and it shows the kind of guy he is because he is absolutely smashing it at the minute. He's an inspiration to a lot of players in our generation. A lot of people got in touch and the reaction of everyone was crazy and humbling as well.

“Evertonians are unbelievable. They have always been good with me over the past few years but the reaction after the goal against Chelsea was crazy. I'm just extremely thankful and grateful to them. It just makes me want more and to contribute to a team they can be proud of."