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Benitez criticises Everton players after West Ham defeat: Don't panic!

Rafa Benitez has told his Everton players to stop worrying when they go concede first.

The Toffees failed to put up a response after West Ham scored through Angelo Ogbonna on the weekend, with the Hammers eventually running out 1-0 winners.

"The main thing we learned from the West Ham game is that, even conceding, even in difficult situations against a good team, you have to continue doing things the right way," he told the club's website.

"Don't panic, don't rush and play long balls without controlling the second ball. There we could do better.

"It is not about intensity or commitment or effort. It is about understanding and being precise and sure everybody is ready and concentrated for every game."

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