West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson was left disappointed by their late defeat to Everton.

Hodgson was disappointed his side failed to hold on for a share of the spoils after collecting seven points from the previous three games.

He said: "It was a 0-0 sort of game. Both teams defended quite well and I thought nullified each other somewhat.

"But it wasn't a 0-0 game, that's the point. It was a 0-1 game. The 0-1 games - especially when the goals come so late, as it did against Stoke earlier in the season - are the hardest results to accept.

"I'm very disappointed we couldn't continue what has been a very good run in the last three games and continue playing the same level of football.

"Today we've given three very big points to our rivals. They did well enough to deserve a draw but must be feeling very grateful that we gifted them a goal three minutes from time.

"I don't think we created that many chances. I don't think it was as good a performance attacking-wise."