Devastated friends of an Everton fan killed in a terrible car crash are asking for fellow Blues to hold a one minute applause in his honour.

Phillip Caine died following a road accident on Queens Drive, Walton, on Friday evening when his Ford Fiesta collided with Audi S3, at around 10pm.

His grieving friends are keen for Goodison bosses to approve their plan to pay tribute to the 23-year-old with applause during the 23rd minute of the home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

On Twitter, Sean Robo wrote: "Following the tragic passing of our best mate Phil Caine, could there be an applause on the 23rd minute at our next home game against Wolves?

"He was a massive Evertonian and this would have meant the world to him.

"All the lads and his family would really appreciate it."

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Roadside tributes have built up on Queens Drive since the tragedy.

Phillip, known to friends as Phillie, was taken to hospital, but sadly died a short time later.

The occupants of the Audi S3, which was unrecognisable after the crash, were uninjured and have been helping police with enquiries.

Floral tributes at the scene, at the junction of Grandison Road and Queens Drive, have steadily grown, including one message, which says: "Just woke up to this horrible news!

"Lad, am so gutted literally was on the phone to ye abar 2 weeks ago!

"Take it easy brother, see you when I get there! R.I.P Phillie Caine xx"

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There is also an Everton top with "RIP Phil 23" printed on the back, alongside a club scarf and cap.

Dozens of bunches of flowers have also been tied to the railings, alongside cards with words of condolence.

One of Phil's friends even left a ticket to the Blues' Saturday FA Cup tie with Millwall, after the tragedy left him too upset to go.

Merseyside Police has since launched an appeal for the drivers of two lorries, who may have recorded vital dashcam footage to come forward.

The first vehicle is described as a curtain-sided articulated lorry with a red/orange cab, and a blue trailer with the word ‘Palletline’ running across the length of the trailer.

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PC Darran Doyle, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are urgently looking to trace these drivers, as we are hopeful that their recorded dashcam footage will have captured this tragic collision or some of the vehicles prior to the collision.

"Extensive enquiries to identify these lorries have so far proved negative and any assistance from the public will be gratefully received and swiftly acted upon.

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"Likewise, if you were in any vehicle, live locally or were passing by on foot and saw the incident, we need to hear from you now.”

Anyone who witnessed this collision and has any information or dashcam or other footage is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call the Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or call 101 with reference 1095 of 25 January.