Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has not given up on qualifying for Europe despite Monday's 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Toffees are now seven points off fifth place and four points behind Spurs, who are in eighth.

Ancelotti said: "We lost a lot of second balls. We were a little bit unlucky - we could do more. We have to keep on fighting. Tottenham didn't have a lot of chances. It was a battle in midfield. In the second half we created more opportunities. We didn't have many chances but had a lot more possession.

"We have to change our mentality [against top teams] - that's absolutely normal. We can improve day by day."

On qualifying for Europe, Ancelotti added: "We have to keep fighting - we can have our chance still."