Everton boss Frank Lampard was proud of his players for victory over Manchester United.
The Everton manager admitted to a deal of pride in his team's performance, all the more for a display packed with spirit and perseverance coming fewer than 72 hours after the flattening defeat at Burnley.
Lampard, however, is refusing to get ahead of himself with eight game remaining, beginning with a visit from Leicester City on 20 April.
“There is loads to do, it is one win," said Lampard.
“We should have got a result in the week with our performance levels, but we didn't.
“That is the reality when things go against you, you have to keep going
“It is not easy when you wake up the next morning after Burnley.
“My job, first and foremost, is to lift everyone and be positive, try to go again.
“They are good bunch in that dressing room… some people question that about these players.
“Come and watch us today, bodies were on the line, Demarai Gray was making blocks on the line in front of Jordan.
“I am very proud. It is a pressured time with where we are and the reality of the situation.
“At Goodison, we've been good – that's our fifth win in seven.
“When we come together, the fans and the players, we're hard to beat here.
“It always starts with our physical output and contact and fighting spirit because that's what fans demand here – and rightly so.
“When you give them that, you give yourselves a chance.
“The players are a good bunch – but we have a lot to do."
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