Dele Alli ended a six-month wait for his first Everton goals and vowed to keep fighting to prove himself to boss Frank Lampard.
The former Tottenham and England star moved to Goodison Park in January, but struggled to make an impact at the sharp end of the pitch.
He made 11 appearances for the Toffees last season but only one start, and will be hoping to reset and win over manager Lampard in the new campaign.
A double from Alli in the 4-2 win at Blackpool on Sunday might count for little in the long run, given the game was a friendly, but for the 26-year-old Alli it marked a breakthrough moment.
I got two goals, so I m happy, said Alli.
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