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Everton’s Vitaliy Mykolenko has ‘no words’ after steward’s gesture in support of Ukraine following win over Man United

Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with ‘no words’ following a touching gesture from a steward working at Goodison Park.

Mykolenko starred at left-back, putting in a solid display to help Everton overcome Manchester United 1-0, and then was left speechless by the act of generosity.

Mykolenko was in excellent form against United
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Mykolenko was in excellent form against UnitedCredit: Getty

The 22-year-old hails from Cherkasy in central Ukraine, and has received huge support from the Everton crowd following Russia’s invasion of his home country.

The Russian military entered Ukraine on February 24, and two days later Mykolenko and international teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko were left in tears as fans and teammates gave the duo their backing before Everton took on Manchester City.

Mykolenko didn’t feature in that match, but has played every minute of action in Everton’s last three fixtures, and was again left moved by the support he’s received on Merseyside.

Following the victory Mykolenko posted a card he was given by a club steward called Tommy, which contained money to be donated to Ukraine.

In the Instagram post, Mykolenko wrote: “Today after the game I received a letter from steward Tommy, which fell into my heart and I had no words when I opened it. 

“I hope Tommy will not take offense at me for this post.

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And was again moved by the home suppoerCredit: AFP

“I want to thank once again this man with a big heart who is trying to help my homeland and all people who are not indifferent Glory to Ukraine.”

The letter read:

‘SLAVA UKRAINE’ [glory to Ukraine]

‘Please donate this to help a fellow country person from Ukraine!’

‘Tommy x’

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