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Manchester United 1-1 Everton: 5 talking points from Goodison Park

By Prathamesh Murugesan

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) celebrates after scoring the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Manchester United, north west England on March 1, 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) celebrates after scoring the equalising goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Manchester United, north west England on March 1, 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Everton’s English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (R) celebrates before his goal was rulled out following a VAR review during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Manchester United, north west England on March 1, 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Everton’s English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (R) celebrates before his goal was rulled out following a VAR review during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Manchester United, north west England on March 1, 2020. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

4. Decisions to make for Southgate

With just over 3 months to go for the 2020 Euros, England boss Gareth Southgate was in attendance at Goodison Park, watching a number of prospective selections for the tournament.

Pickford did little to reinforce Southgate’s confidence in him by letting Fernandes slot the ball in at his near post from range, but the 25-year-old then produced an astonishing double save in the second half to rescue a point for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Mason Holgate has been generating some chatter, and the 23-year-old was once again brilliant in a testing fixture. He held his own against waves of attacks from United in the first half, and had no problems dealing with Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.

Luke Shaw was once again solid at left back, continuing his good form since his return from injury. Ben Chilwell might still be first-choice, but Southgate would be foolish to omit Shaw from his final squad.

Calvert-Lewin will also surely be in contention – no one has scored more Premier League goals since Ancelotti’s appointment. With Tammy Abraham losing form, and with Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford recovering from injuries, the 22-year-old can certainly dream.

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