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Frank Lampard praises 'really intelligent' Donny van de Beek for making instant impact on his first Everton start... and expects Manchester United outcast's versatility to be a big asset for him

Everton boss Frank Lampard was full of praise for Donny van de Beek after the midfielder shone on his first start in Saturday's 3-0 win over Leeds.

Manchester United loanee Van de Beek's impressive full debut included having a key role in the opening goal headed in by Seamus Coleman in the 10th minute.

Lampard said of the performance produced by the Holland international, who played alongside Allan in a 4-4-2 formation: 'I sort of expected that, because I knew Donny as a player from the outside, brought him here because of his talents in terms of he can play, his intelligence, his work ethic, really intelligent and technical player.