RLB POST EFC

Regis Le Bris was happy to see his team recover from a poor defeat at Brentford with an impressive victory in the FA Cup. With relegation (almost) out of our minds for this season, perhaps it's the perfect time for a cup run?

BRENTFORD BOUNCEBACK

“I think it was important to react after Brentford and I think the lads showed great character here. They were ready for the fight because we know that Everton are direct and intense, I think we played this part of the game really well. We were composed on the ball as well with the ability to create chances. We scored only once, I’m not sure if theirs was a penalty at the end of the 90 minutes but it is what it is. The lads showed great resilience and finally the penalty shootout was really positive.”

MENTALITY

“I think emotional control was one of the key words today. Probably one or two players were just on the edge, but it is what it is. In football you are always on the limit but I think it was a good reaction.”

KEY PLAYERS IN KEY MOMENTS

“It is important. I think when you are consistent you need one, two, three players to make the decision. Today it was Robin on one side and Enzo on the other side. Tomorrow it will be another player. Good for them.”

NICE FOR LO9

“A special word for Luke because he was good during this game. They went direct around our centre backs and he fought impressively. He was really composed with the ball as well, so I’m happy because he hasn’t played much. He was ready and that is a key word in this team - maybe you won’t play for a long period but if you stay connected you will have the opportunity when we need you. That was the case for Luke.”

BUSY PERIOD

“It was tough, especially with six or seven players less, but the lads showed great character. We are still learning in this league, we can have ups and downs which I think is normal, but the most important word is resilience. How do we react after a defeat? I think it was really positive today.”