Everton attacker Andros Townsend says they're pleased to have beaten FA Cup opponents Brentford for manager Frank Lampard's first game in charge.
Townsend says the injection of confidence provided by Lampard was clear for all to see in Everton's convincing 4-1 win over Brentford - and believes the new boss can be the perfect fit for the Club's philosophy.
"We knew we had to use the energy of the crowd," said Townsend, after netting his seventh goal in Everton colours. "With the new manager coming in, we knew the atmosphere would be amazing and it was that.
"We started on the front foot, the boys pressed well and worked really hard. Nine times out of 10, when you run your socks off and work hard, you get your reward. Today we got that.
"The manager has given us that belief.
"He's obviously looked at the stats and possession-wise this season we've not been good enough.
"We've been in the 30s and 40s, which, for a club the size of Everton, is nowhere near good enough.
"So, first and foremost, in training we've been working on keeping the ball, enjoying the ball.
"I thought it'd take a lot longer than a week but you saw out there today we were more comfortable on the ball and it felt like we had a lot more possession out there on the pitch.
"Then, at the end of it all, we scored four goals which we haven't done so far this season."
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