Everton captain Phil Neville has praised his players for competing for a European place, despite their squad being ravaged by injury this season.
Neville said: "It is an unbelievable effort given the injuries we've had that we are still in contention for a European place.
"To be honest with you, I think people are waiting for us to fall now. But you can see the energy in the side and a determination to keep things going.
"The manager has done a great job, making sure we do just the right amount of training, resting us where possible and getting us right for the games.
"He was not happy with just a point at Villa because a win would have taken us above them, but we are still hoping to get into fourth position.
"It is still mathematically possible so we will still keep fighting. No-one is giving up."