James Rodriguez inspires Everton but Mourinho doesn’t like ‘lazy’ display from Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Moura (right) battles for the ball with Everton's Allan and James Rodriguez (left). Photo: Catherine Ivill/NMC Pool/PA Wire. 

James Rodriguez wasted no time in demonstrating the sense of anticipation generated by his arrival at Goodison Park is not misplaced, as Everton conjured a victory that convinced Carlo Ancelotti his side can “compete with anybody” this season.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s excellent second-half header proved enough to secure an opening-weekend win for Ancelotti’s side in a game they should have won by a greater margin and that prompted Jose Mourinho to describe elements of his Tottenham Hotspur side’s performance as “lazy”.