Everton are reaping the benefits of a back to basics approach under their new boss Sean Dyche.

The Toffees won their second game in the Premier League under the ex-Burnley boss.

Dyche managed two home wins in a row, beating Leeds United 1-0 after a similar success over Arsenal.

Goalkeepr Jordan Pickford, speaking to evertontv, said: “It's been a refresh. Back to basics, in some respects, and it's important we're defending our goal well and being hard to beat.

“We need to keep building our form now. We've been working extremely hard on the training pitch and that will continue because we want more. Aston Villa are a good side, but we'll put the work in and we'll be ready for the challenge."

Pickford added: “It's always good to get a win. It was a pretty quiet day for me today, but I'm pleased with the clean sheet.

“I think everyone's working hard to get a game after the refresh of the new manager. He's big on keeping clean sheets and being hard to break down.

“The wingers have to defend and help the full-backs, and the defenders have to be strong, too. When Goodison's rocking, it's a special place to be.

“Of course, we'd rather have got that second goal to ease the pressure and see the game out, but, yes, 1-0 and a clean sheet. It's a great result."