Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin hits double in easy win over Sunderland

Ronald Koeman may have found a solution to Everton’s striking deficiencies after all. After four painful matches without a goal Dominic Calvert-Lewin underlined his rich potential once again and Oumar Niasse returned from exile to give the Everton manager a much-needed victory over Sunderland.

Simon Grayson’s Championship team had won only once in seven matches before their arrival at Goodison Park and never looked likely to end that dispiriting run as Everton rediscovered the cutting edge and solidity that had vanished in recent weeks. The impressive Calvert-Lewin scored twice while Niasse, who was banished by Koeman after one pre-season friendly and almost joined Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day, sealed victory with a well-taken finish on a night when both clubs promoted the Bradley Lowery Foundation on their shirts.

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