Jimmy Lumsden has deflected praise for his efforts at Everton this season.

The veteran coach has helped fill the void since assistant manager Alan Irvine's move to Preston, which has coincided with Everton's recent good run.

"Yeah, but I've got to be honest, I think that's down to the players," Lumsden told evertonTV.

"There's a great spirit. Ever since I've been here the spirit in the dressing room has been second to none, it's been fantastic with the characters that we've got at our club. I think you'll find it hard to better the team spirit in the dressing room."