The incident involving Jackson attempting to steal the ball during a spot kick occurred after he had already scored against the Toffees. The 22-year-old has a target of 10 goals and five games left to achieve it.

The coach addressed the behavior during a meeting with the staff and players, expressing disappointment and issuing a stern warning that such actions will not be tolerated in the future. He emphasized the need for a collective approach and clarified the designated taker of spot kicks.

The coach acknowledged that the incident was regrettable and emphasized the need for it not to happen again. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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