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The Everton goal of the month winner for January has seen a surprise name drawn out of the hat.
Away from the obvious candidates - Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley, Kevin Mirallas, Gerard Deulofeu and so on - it's not even one of the defenders or fringe players scoring a one-off, like Phil Jagielka's stunner at Liverpool last season.
It's George Shaw.
Aged just nine, George beat Barkley, Aaron Lennon and Mirallas to the award for scoring his goal at Goodison Park at half-time of the game against Swansea City.
"I thought I’d come close because of all the support I’ve had but I can’t believe I won!" George, who has cerebral palsy, told the Liverpool Echo.
"Thank you to everyone who voted."
He scored in front of a delighted Gwladys Street End after he was invited onto the pitch by Deulofeu - the Spanish winger had invited George to Goodison Park after seeing a video of George practising his skills in a 'Deulofeu 19' shirt.
"George is amazing," said the former Barcelona man. "To have my shirt on is special. He’s in my heart."
GOTM: 9 y/o George Shaw has beaten @RBarkley20 and @AaronLennon12 to top our January poll. Well done, George! #EFChttps://t.co/tknZd0jDAM
— Everton (@Everton) February 9, 2016
Great goal, George.
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