New Everton boss Sean Dyche was delighted after their shock 1-0 win against Arsenal in his first game in charge.

James Tarkowski proved the matchwinner on the day.

Dyche said, "It's all about the players and they are the focal point for me. They have taken a lot on this week. The minimum requirement is maximum effort and we saw that today.

"They have been in a position where it has not been nice for anyone. I still believe we can improve with our play.

"I'm delighted for James Tarkowski. I've taken great joy in the development of his career.

"It gives us a platform to move forward. We have crammed a lot in this week. To get a win against top of the league...we managed to calm the game down. I want to them to understand the basics of the game."

He also said, "I like these 1-0 wins. A lot of work has been done this week and the players' honesty has been invaluable to us. There had to be a base to work from. Our plan? Stop it going in our net, put it in their net.

"We tried to plan five weeks of pre-season into a week. We gave the players a lot of information and they have accepted that. It's a starting point - that is all it is.

"The fans are going to be massive for us. I have been here [Goodison Park] when it has been rocking. It was rocking today. But we have to give the fans something.

"Of course I'm going to drive home and think what a great start but I'm not naive. We have to keep working and improving."