Everton's players shared the disappointment of the fans following the defeat to Leicester City and are said to be desperate to regain momentum in the final week before the World Cup break.
The dressing room had been keen to give supporters a positive display in the final game at Goodison Park before Christmas. Instead the Blues were overwhelmed by the visitors in one of the most frustrating showings of the campaign so far.
Nathan Patterson said "togetherness" was crucial to the club bouncing back over the double header with Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup and then the Premier League. Frank Lampard will make changes for the cup tie but has stressed he is taking the competition seriously.
