Everton defender Johnny Heitinga has slammed their performance for defeat at Hull City.

The Dutch international is relishing his first clash with Liverpool, having played in a few spicy Madrid derbies for Atletico, and knows how much winning means to Blues fans.

"It was shameful in the first half at Hull," he said. "We know we weren't anywhere near the level we needed to be at.

"It's hard to explain why we were like that because normally we are solid and don't let teams score so easily.

"I've played in the Madrid derby for Atletico against Real and I know that the only way we can make up for this is by beating Liverpool. They are not going into the game in the best form either and we have a good chance to put this behind us."