'One of the greatest saves in Premier League history'

Just when Everton looked like they had taken two steps back again, look what they go and pull out the bag.

Fresh off seeing Newcastle cruise through their Champions League tie, few inside St James' Park would have imagined what was about to unfold, as Everton managed to come from behind twice within 90 seconds to mark three straight home league defeats on Tyneside.

It was arguably Everton's most complete display of character this season, largely due to players like Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye and Jarrad Branthwaite finally looking back to their best.

But the ultimate example of this strength of character must be Jordan Pickford.

Long has England's reigning (and undoubted) number one been the subject of underserved criticism and ridicule. That save in the 94th minute to seal three points is beyond world class. Of the 50,000 attendees in St James' Park on Saturday, I doubt many will ever see a better save in their lifetime. To react that fast to the sweetest of travelling strikes at that speed is totally outrageous.

It is not just a great save – it is one of the greatest ever saves in Premier League history.

Absolutely magnificent and utter dynamite, it's mesmerising. Please let's start giving him the plaudits he so rightly deserves. Pickford has never let Everton, nor England, down. Moments like this demand recognition rather than scepticism. At some point, the applause must be as emphatic as his performances. That wasn't even his first world-class save this season.

But the challenge for Pickford and for Everton now is consistency. Everton must back this up on Tuesday. Great saves and dramatic comebacks are brilliant on the road, but they only really matter if backed up at home. This season Everton have found that incredibly difficult.

For now, it's back to positivity and back to thinking about Europe again!