Sean Dyche believes his Everton side can only be satisfied with their improvements if it helps them preserve their Premier League status.
The Blues return to Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur tonight, and do so inside the relegation zone after a number of sides around them in the table picked up points over the weekend.
But under Dyche, the Blues have certainly given themselves more than a fighting chance of avoiding the drop. Everton have picked up three wins from the eight games Dyche has overseen.
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One of the biggest improvements Dyche has made to his Everton side is their ability to score goals and create chances. Under previous boss Frank Lampard, the Blues struggled in the final third.
But when asked if he can be satisfied with his side’s improvements in the final third, Dyche replied: “You only take satisfaction if it means something.
"The outcome isn’t achieved, we just have a better platform to get it. You only take real satisfaction if it actually leads to something.”
Before he added: “It is showing signs, but the big results are what you are after. I can’t tell you that the most important league table is the one at the end of the season, then now go it is really important when we do well in one game.
“My sort of view of it doesn't really change. The steps along the way are important, don’t get me wrong, and there are clear signs of that.
“I think you would all agree. I can certainly see clear signs of players and the team developing in a different way and working in order to win.
“But the outcome is the main focus. It still has to lead you somewhere so that will be the main focus for me.”
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