Lincoln City tumbled out of the FA Cup this weekend, but there was no disgrace in their 2-1 loss against Premier League side Everton.

Over 5500 fans made the journey to Liverpool only to see their side fall behind to a quickfire double. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring with a looping header, before tricky Brazilian Bernard flicked a delicious lob over the head of Imps keeper Josh Vickers.

The top flight side looked likely to run riot, but the League Two leaders steadied themselves and remained true to their game plan. Michael Bostwick slammed home a consolation goal on the half hour mark, but it wasn't enough to swing the tie in their direction.

The final ten minutes were nervy for Everton as they hacked a Jason Shackell header off the line, as well as surviving a strong penalty shout for a shove on Shay McCartan. It wasn't to be Lincoln's afternoon and the 2017 quarter finalists went out after their brave fight.

Manager Danny Cowley will have learned plenty about his side though, with FLW identifying three key lessons he can take away from the game.

John Akinde kept Mina and Zouma occupied all game, often with the pair having to double up on the 11-goal forward.

he didn't get a clean effort away himself, but he drew the foul that led to the Imps goal and turned in a classic centre forward display against illustrious and decorated defenders.

It was hard to pick a Man of the Match, every single player in red and white served his club well this weekend.

21-year old Harry Anderson is a real prospect though and he showed why with another bruising display. He's got the rare combination of speed and guile, but is strong and dogged too.

He's the sort of old school winger you don't see much in the modern game and he looked at ease in amongst the high earners.

Having gone 2-0 down to a couple of slick goals, their heads could have dropped. Watching Spurs rattle seven past Tranmere sounded a warning, but Lincoln stuck to their game plan and never gave up the fight.

That sort of attitude will be vital if they're to sustain their challenge at the top of the League Two table.