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Form of match-winner Lukaku has been pleasing - Everton's Martinez

Romelu Lukaku has still been playing well despite not scoring as regularly for Everton suggests manager Roberto Martinez.

The on-loan Chelsea striker netted his first goal in six games in the Toffees' 2-1 home win over Southampton on Sunday, winning it for the Merseysiders in the 74th minute.

After the match, Martinez spoke of the impressive form the Belgian attacker has been in despite not being target as frequently as earlier in the campaign.

"From the outside, yes, you are going to judge a striker by his goalscoring ability and the numbers," Martinez said of Lukaku who netted his ninth of the Premier League season.

"But for me, if he scores goals, great - but it is a bonus.

"I judge him in terms of all the aspects. I thought he was magnificent against Swansea (a recent 2-1 win) without scoring.

"I couldn't be happier with his finish today, but I think that is an add-on."

Seamus Coleman had given Everton a ninth-minute lead with an emphatic effort from inside the area before Gaston Ramirez drew the Saints level three minutes before Lukaku's eventual winner.

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