Everton attacker Theo Walcott believes the club are on the up after Monday night's win over Newcastle United solidified their place in the top-half of the Premier League table.

The Toffees have come along way since languishing in the relegation zone in the early stages of the season.

And Walcott believes everything is coming together nicely at Goodison Park.

"I feel like we are on the up," the January signing told the club's website. "We're very strong at Goodison and I felt the confidence was flowing through the team – especially in the first 70 minutes. It was fantastic.

"Everyone was fighting for each other. I feel it's vital to finish the season on a high. If everyone finishes the season well, you return again fresh next season.

"We want to win all our games, produce good performances and enjoy playing football. You've got to express yourself and the best football will come out, and then take that into next season.

"We've got to rest and recover now. We've got an away game at Huddersfield just around the corner (on Saturday). It will be a good battle."