Frank Lampard had no regrets over his tactical approach against Watford, believing it was right to stick with the formula that delivered wins against Leicester City and Chelsea.
The Blues boss said he understood there would be a degree of frustration after Everton failed to extend the relegated hosts' losing streak at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night. But he stressed the importance of being "level-headed" about the relegation picture - and of his club's destiny remaining in its own hands.
Everton struggled to penetrate Watford in a game of few clear cut chances at either end of the pitch. A win for the Blues would have put them on the cusp of Premier League safety - even creating the potential for survival to be secured before they play again at the weekend.