Jordan Pickford put research on James Maddison's penalties on his water bottle - before making a crucial stop during Everton's 2-2 draw at Leicester City.<br /><br />Maddison had an opportunity from 12 yards out deep in first-half stoppage time, but it was comfortably saved by the Everton goalkeeper.<br /><br />Pictures showed Pickford's water bottle contained the sentence 'James Maddison - Stay - 60% center' - and that's precisely how the England shot-stopper kept the Foxes from running into a 3-1 lead at the break.<br /><br />Speaking to Sky Sports after the conclusion of the match, Pickford said: 'I did my homework, I called it this morning where I was going to go but he's a good player and he'll expect me to move. <br /><br />'He's got a great delivery. He expects me to make the dive. I think I double-bluffed him. <br /><br />'It was a big moment and I'm happy I saved it because that's what I'm here to do, try and help the team. I'll try my best to get them out of trouble.'<br /><br />Everton has been widely criticized for their performances this season, which have seen them dragged into the Premier League relegation battle yet again - but no one can fault their dedication to knowing how teams step up for penalties.<br /><br />So when Pickford stood his ground, as the detailed advice suggested, the save looked routine - and stopped Leicester from going two goals clear. <br /><br />Fans were quick to hit out at Maddison's 'scandalous' penalty and wondered if Jamie Vardy should have stepped up to take it instead - although it looks like Pickford also had further information and may have prepared for that eventuality too. <br /><br />Alex Iwobi stepped up less than ten minutes into the second half to secure Everton's equalizer, and neither side was able to seize the opportunity for a crucial winner.<br /><br />Everton's relegation battle next sees them take a trip to Brighton on next week's Bank Holiday Monday, before a home fixture against league leaders Manchester City.<br /><br />The penultimate games against Wolves and Bournemouth will also prove critical to Sean Dyche's side as they look to avoid dropping to the Championship.
