The decision to let the former Everton forward take the first-half spot kick was correct - it was just his execution that was flawed

The 23-year-old England international had been taunted by Everton supporters from minute one and the roof came off Goodison Park as Jordan Pickford dived to his left to deny his ex-team-mate. ‘I’ve never seen a reaction in a football stadium to a penalty miss than this!’ Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports’ commentary of the Premier League clash.

It was the Park End’s turn to house the Everton flags for Newcastle’s visit so the travelling fans in the corner of the Bullens Road stand had a close-up view of the “And if you know your history” banner that showed Everton’s nine League Championships, five FA Cups and European Cup-Winners’ Cup.