Sean Dyche insists Everton by no means had any doubt they may beat the drop after thrashing Brighton… as he calls on his gamers to take ‘three extra huge steps’ to securing top-flight security
Everton boss Sean Dyche insisted his aspect by no means doubted themselves after a thumping 5-1 Premier League victory over Brighton lifted the Toffees two factors away from the relegation zone.
It was Everton’s first away league win in 14 makes an attempt and couldn’t have come at a extra opportune time, with simply three matches now remaining to safe their top-flight security.
Abdoulaye Doucoure’s strike after 33 seconds laid down what retrospectively in the end felt like an emphatic opening assertion as each he and Dwight McNeil went on to scores braces on both aspect of the half.
Dyche mentioned: ‘Individuals shall be on the market considering proper, OK, there’s life in that workforce however we have by no means overlooked that.
‘It simply reminds the gamers that their work ethic, their dedication to the trigger, their dedication to the group is absolutely necessary as a result of I do know there’s high quality.
Everton boss Sean Dyche insisted his aspect by no means doubted themselves after Brighton rout
Everton secured their first away league win in 14 makes an attempt to maneuver away from the drop zone
Abdoulaye Doucoure (left) and Dwight McNeil (proper) each scored twice in 5-1 victory
‘I’ve at all times believed there’s high quality. I’ve mentioned it many occasions, however speaking about it would not win you a recreation. It is the collective mentality to go and ship all the pieces you’ve got obtained.
‘We have been very annoyed to not come away with all three factors (towards Leicester) however we obtained a reward for carrying on that mentality of their performances tonight.’
Doucoure netted his second when he volleyed the ball house after 29 minutes earlier than McNeil’s cross additional buried Brighton, with it deflecting off Jordan Steele, who had stooped to save lots of however as an alternative felt the ball bounce off the again of his leg and in.
Alexis Mac Allister clawed one again earlier than McNeil’s first however the Brighton burial was not full till McNeil fired house the guests’ fifth within the embers of second-half stoppage-time.
Victory meant Dyche’s aspect are protected in the interim, with league leaders Manchester Metropolis up subsequent adopted by encounters with Wolves and Bournemouth.
‘They’re very excessive feeling the feel-good issue,’ he added. ‘Nevertheless it’s solely one other step. I mentioned that after Arsenal, and generally folks neglect that. There’s three extra huge steps we have to take.’
