Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores late equaliser for Everton at Brentford

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck an added-time equaliser as Everton salvaged a 2-2 Premier League draw against fellow European hopefuls Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Igor Thiago twice had the hosts on course for victory, becoming the Bees’ record scorer in a single Premier League season by taking his tally to 21 with an early penalty and a fortuitous 77th-minute finish.

But midfielder Dewsbury-Hall finished on the rebound a minute beyond the 90 to frustrate home supporters after Beto headed the Toffees’ initial leveller in the 27th minute.

The two sides remain firmly in the mix for continental qualification but missed the chance to pile pressure on Liverpool and Chelsea in the battle to secure Champions League football through a top-five finish.

Brentford stay seventh after edging on to 47 points following a fourth consecutive league draw, with eighth-placed Everton below on goal difference ahead of next weekend’s Merseyside derby.

In a game packed with chances, Kevin Schade and Brentford captain Nathan Collins both headed against the crossbar with the score at 1-1.

While Everton manager David Moyes has openly embraced the prospect of a European adventure, Bees boss Keith Andrews has been more conservative.

Andrews, who has enjoyed a fine debut season in management since replacing Thomas Frank last summer, watched his side make a dream start.

Schade burst clear of a static defence before being brought down as he attempted to round Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, allowing Thiago to coolly find the bottom left corner from the spot in the third minute.

By converting from 12 yards, the Brazil international, who netted a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over the Toffees in the reverse fixture in January, moved alongside