Lukaku’s Anelka defence ‘own view’

Everton have distanced themselves from on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku’s defence of Nicolas Anelka over his controversial ‘quenelle’ gesture.

The Belgium forward, 20, featured in a video interview posted on the Toffees’ website in which he said there did not have to be “such a big deal” made about the West Brom player’s actions.

However, with comment growing on social media, Everton removed the footage when they became aware there was an issue.