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Everton boss Dyche: We need to score

Everton boss Sean Dyche was left frustrated after defeat at home to Fulham.

Everton had 19 shots but lost 1-0.

"The important thing is to score a goal, we know that, but if you keep creating that many chances, that many quality chances, week-in and week-out, you are going to win games," said Dyche.

"But, of course, we have said that before so we've got to add in those moments of true clinical finishing - and passing as well because we got into some great areas today. It's not just the finish, it's the passing as well.

"Some of the breakaways, some of the moments, some of the quality of chances were excellent today. One of our analysts said about xG, which I'm not that big a believer in but it's still a reference point, was around three, which is high in the Premier League.

"Inevitably, it's only a measure but we've got to look at where we were and where are we now - and that, I thought, was a big shift. Now we've got to find those moments to go and score goals.

"But there's a real strong sign there today, a strong sign of a good outfit there that is creating lots of chances and a lot of good things so we've got to maintain the belief in that."

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