Hes going nowhere Lampard firm on Gordons Everton future

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Frank Lampard is adamant Anthony Gordon will not be leaving Everton despite reported interest from Tottenham and Newcastle United.Gordon provided a bright spark for Everton under both Rafael Benitez and Lampard last term, as the Toffees secured Premier League survival with one game to spare.Along with Richarlison and Jordan Pickford, Gordon was a standout performer under Lampard, who took charge in January following Benitezs dismi sal.No Everton player featured in more league games than Gordon last term, with the winger scoring four goals and setting up a further two, while only Demarai Gray (42) and Alex Iwobi (36) created more chances than the 21-year-olds tally of 35.With Richarlison having been sold to Tottenham for a deal reportedly worth an initial 50million, with a further 10m in add-ons, Everton who needed a big sale to ease their financial difficulties are down a key performer from last season, with the Brazil forward having scored 10 goals, including crucial strikes against Leicester Alex Ovechkin Jersey City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the run-in. Yet there is also interest in Gordon, with Spurs having reportedly looked at the po sibility of signingthe England youth international alongside Richarlison and Newcastle said to have made enquiries.But with Gordon having taken the number 10 shirt ahead of Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey the upcoming season, Lampard insists the youngster is staying put.Hes worked for it, you have to earn the number 10, Lampard told Evertons website. With the 10, it has a bit of magic to it, a bit of flare and Anthonys got that, but hes got it in his own style.I dont want him to be doing pirouettes on the halfway line, we need him doing what he was doing last year, plus goals and a sists, which Anthony is so hungry to do.Hes earned it, absolutely. A link to the crowd, a link to the fans, a local boy he gives everything, a great talent.Hes going nowhere, hes our player. That was a hugely important thing for me, hes the sort of player we want to build to go forward with and Im delighted that hes got his number 10 but now I want him to continue to earn it.Another player linked with a move away from Everton has been Lars Eller Jersey Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose late winner against Palace sealed their safety.The forward had an injury-hit campaign and managed just five goals, but Lampard is eager to see the England international back at peak fitne s.I couldnt have been happier for a player to score that goal that goes down in Everton history. You get goosebumps when you think about it, itsjust an amazing goal, Lampard added.I saw Dominic in my time at the club striving, doing everything to be fit. The powerhouse that we saw in the last games of the season thatsDominic. Great lad, great talent, a dream to work with. A fully fit Dominic is something for us to get excited about this season.
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