Frank Lampard expects Nathan Patterson to take his Everton debut disappointment "on the chin" - but promised he'll do all he can to help the youngster.
The former Rangers right-back was hooked at half-time on his first appearance for the Toffees in an FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood.
Lampard later insisted Patterson hadn't fulfilled a key role in breaking lines through the National League minnows and he was replaced by ex- Celtic loanee Jonjoe Kenny.
The Everton manager understands it's a sore one for the 20-year-old international on a huge occasion in his career but urged him to keep working hard.
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