Many Everton fans have been lauding Mason Holgate after a clip emerged from a training game involving the first team squad in which the central defender chased down Richarlison to slide and block a cross from the Brazilian, as the video was posted on the Merseyside club's official Twitter page.

The Toffees returned to Goodison Park on Saturday to play in an 11-v-11 training match made up of mixed teams as they continued their preparations for the Merseyside derby against bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday. The highlights of the game have been shared by the club and you can catch up on them here if you have missed out.

One player who seems to have stood out was Holgate, perhaps giving a thought to Carlo Ancelotti to start him against Jurgen Klopp's men. The 23-year old has won 4.9 duels per Premier League appearances so far in the 2019/20 season, and also averages 3.3 clearances, 1.7 tackles and 1.1 interceptions, according to Sofascore.

These Blues fans seemed to like what they saw from the Englishman, as one Everton supporter even claimed 'Salah's got no chance', referring to Holgate defending against Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah ahead of the derby:

Evertonians, is Holgate your best defender? Comment below with your views!