James Tarkowski has called on every one of his team-mates to “stand up and be counted” as Everton fight for Premier League survival.
The centre-back, an influential figure in the Blues' dressing room, told of his disappointment after his side secured a valuable point at Crystal Palace - stressing he had travelled to Selhurst Park wanting to win.
Tarkowski acknowledged there were positives to take from the trip to south London. though, and is adamant Everton’s players have the desire and commitment for the survival fight. But he said he and those around him now have to prove it.