Mason Holgate believes Everton can take positives from the start to the season and stressed the players know that "spirit needs to start turning into results".
The Blues fell to defeat at Aston Villa despite rallying late on and coming close to finding an equaliser. The loss followed Chelsea's victory at Goodison Park in the first game of the season.
Everton were competitive in both games but, undermined by a series of injuries, struggled to create clear chances. In the absence of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin they have failed to convert the opportunities that have fallen their way.
