Let's be completely honest, it was always going to be tough for Everton's players to come back down to earth after the huge release of emotion from Thursday evening.
The weight of pressure that had been lifted from their shoulders led to wild celebrations on the pitch. After that show of relief it was always going to be tricky to refocus for a match that essentially meant nothing. That is understandable.
But that doesn't mean Frank Lampard hasn't learned a certain amount about this squad and what needs to be done in the future from their performance at the Emirates. In fact, you can count the first half of the unforgettable Crystal Palace game in that assessment as well.
