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Digne showed his quality and personality with stunning free-kick, says Silva

Marco Silva hailed Lucas Digne after the in-form left-back's last-gasp free-kick salvaged a point for Everton against Watford.

Former Barcelona defender Digne secured a 2-2 Premier League draw courtesy of his dramatic 96th-minute set-piece at Goodison Park on Monday.

It was Digne's first goal for Everton since the France international left La Liga champions Barca in the close-season and Toffees manager Silva heaped praise on the 25-year-old.

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"It was a fantastic moment for him," said Silva. "He showed not just his quality but his personality as well as a player when he took that decision [to take the free-kick].