Former Rangers starlet Nathan Patterson immediately put his hand up to take a penalty against Celtic today, Frank Lampard has revealed.

The 21-year-old played the full 90-minutes in the Sydney Super Cup tie between the Hoops and Everton.

The match finished 0-0, with the Toffees taking the match on penalties Down Under.

Patterson was one of those who stepped up from the spot to help Everton secure the result.

He had a firm smile on his face after slotting home past Joe Hart in the Hoops goal.

And Everton boss Lampard was full of praise for his right-back.

Speaking after the match, he said: "He was with his Rangers links. I was more than happy for him to take it. I like lads who stand up. Patts has got some character. He is a good lad and nicely competitive.

"Patts was really good for us at the start of the season. Then he got an injury while playing with Scotland and since he has come back in, he has still been finding his feet to get back to those levels but as a young player that is normal. He needs to push on now.

"I thought he did well with bits today but there were a couple of bits that he could be cleaner on, but he is a really good player for us.

"I was always confident about the attacking side of his game, but as a young player I wanted to see him defensively.

"At the start of the season it was spot-on and I think he really needs to continue focusing on that side of it.

"Today, the challenge that was put to him against a player who has got a lot of ability to go either way. I thought he defended pretty well."

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