Everton's end-of-season player ratings: Richarlison impressive; Walcott underwhelming

Jordan Pickford — 5/10

Another poor campaign for England’s number one. The best Premier League keepers make one memorable error a season. Pickford is making one a month, or, during his poorer periods, one a game. Concerning.

Seamus Coleman — 6/10

Now at stalwart status, there have been glimpses of his best form - especially since Carlo Ancelotti joined and he was re-established at right back. Still a few years left in him. Reliable.

Djibril Sidibe — 5/10

On-loan from Monaco, it was hoped he would be a mainstay of the back four with his experience and athleticism. He lost his place to Coleman. Decision to be taken on his future. Inconclusive.

Michael Keane — 6/10

Keane was an England international when he joined Everton. His career has not progressed since. He has had some good days but looks some way from international recall. Inconsistent.

Mason Holgate — 6/10

An encouraging year, in many ways a breakthrough season as he became established as a first choice centre-half. That was not expected last August. Laid a foundation. Encouraging.

Yerry Mina — 5/10

Another big signing who has not met expectations. He has a big personality, but with pedigree as a former Barcelona signing he should be first pick at centre-back by now. Disappointing.

Jarrad Branthwaite — 6/10

Teenager broke into the side before the end of season. Gained invaluable experience and will have earned trust of the manager. Heartening.

Lucas Digne — 7/10

Everton’s most accomplished and consistent player. Digne could slot into most Premier League sides. It is essential Everton keep him. With better players around him, he will shine. Classy.

Leighton Baines — 9/10

A swansong for Baines, deputising for Digne. Let’s not give a mark for this season. Having now retired, he deserves to be judged on his Everton career. For that, he is marked for his sterling service. Legend.

Andre Gomes — 6/10

Deserves credit after recovering from an horrific injury earlier in the season. Can be a class act. Certainly one of Everton’s most accomplished performers. On form, Ancelotti could build a midfield around him. Rehabilitating.

Gylfi Sigurdsson — 5/10

There is no doubting Sigurddson’s set-piece talent, but he has been the same for a few years: a mid-table professional in a mid-table team. Good occasionally, okay sometimes, mostly average. Underwhelming.

Alex Iwobi — 5/10

Every season Everton seem to make an appeasement signing on deadline day, recruiting a body to offer hope to supporters. Was Iwobi ever going to be a game-changer? Inauspicious.

Fabian Delph — 4/10

He was supposed to be Everton’s James Milner, adding title nous to a young team. Instead, he has been mostly injured or upsetting fans on social media. Very disappointing.

Theo Walcott — 4/10

Either anonymous, injured or both. No disrespect to Walcott, but he is symbolic of a haphazard transfer policy: too much spent for too little return. Overpriced.

Tom Davies — 5/10

Home-grown player who should benefit from Ancelotti’s guidance. He cost the club nothing and gives everything, sometimes judged harsher than the expensive recruits. Industrious.

Bernard — 5/10

Can be a crowd favourite because of his capacity to deliver at least one magical moment a game. Still looks lightweight, especially away. Not convincing enough to start regularly. Patchy.

Anthony Gordon — 7/10

Broke into the side after the restart and looked so promising he may even be a Player of the Year contender. He will get more opportunities under Ancelotti. One to watch.

Moise Kean — 5/10

It is a theme of Everton transfer business - big reputations not yet living up to their billing. Kean is young. He has time. But we expected more than the occasional spark.  Erratic.

Richarlison — 7/10

The Brazilian could become a superstar. He has so much talent and threat. Everton’s best moments come through him. Not the finished product, but always worth seeing. Decent.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin — 7/10

His year can be divided into segments. For a while, no English striker was playing better. Lockdown came at a bad time and he has struggled recently. Overall, a better season.