Everton Player Ratings: Lukaku and Kone stun Sunderland as diving Deulofeu angers fans

Arouna Kone celebrates scoring his first goal

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you Everton's player ratings from their 5-2 win over Sunderland.

 

Howard - Has come under-fire in recent weeks after a few poor displays but kept Sunderland at bay early on and towards the end of the match - 6

Coleman - Looked back to his best. Maurading forward at every opportunity - 7

Oviedo - Picked up a hamstring injury after just 24 minutes. Replaced by Brendan Galloway - 5

Funes Mori - In the team for the injured Phil Jagielka and is still adjusting to life in the Premier League. Moments of good defending mixed with sloppy play - 6

Stones - Much is expected of the young defender and up against Defoe and Fletcher, he struggled to contain them at the start. But he grew into the match making some important tackles - 6

 

Romelu Lukaku rounds Sunderland's Costel Pantilimon to score Everton's fourth goal

McCarthy - Has had a difficult season but alongside Barry today, the Irishman helped dominate the midfield - 6

Barry (c) - Returned after his red card last weekend and was typically tidy in possession. Made his 573th top-flight appearance - 6

Kone - Back in the team and justified Roberto Martinez's selection with his first hat-trick for Everton. Took advantage of some slack defending by Sunderland - 9

Barkley - No goals or assists today but the England midfielder was a constant threat. His use of the ball was particularly impressive - 7 

Deulofeu - When he isn't falling to the ground easily, the Spaniard is a great player to watch. Social media was unhappy with his antics but he did end the match with a goal and two assists - 7

Lukaku - Approaching towards the excellent form of two seasons ago. On days like today he is unplayable - 8