LONDON - Premier League club Everton said it is "appalled" as local media reported striker Moise Kean hosted a house party in the midst of coronavirus lockdown.

Everton did not name the player in their statement which expressed their anger and disappointment as Britain already has nearly 150,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and the death toll surpassed 20,000.

"Everton are appalled to learn of an incident in which a first-team player ignored government guidance and club policy in relation to the coronavirus crisis," read the club statement.

"The club has strongly expressed its disappointment to the player and made it clear that such actions are completely unacceptable." it added.

The Premier League has been suspended since last month.