‘Fantastic’: Richard Keys shares what he felt Everton did brilliantly against Brentford

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Richard Keys has praised Sean Dyche for Everton’s tactics against Brentford.

Writing in his column, the pundit hailed the Toffees for ‘keeping it simple’ as they claimed their first win of the campaign.

Everton headed to the English capital with only one point after claiming a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United before the international break. While Brentford had only managed one win of their own, they were clear favourites to take bragging rights at the weekend.

However, Sean Dyche’s side put on their best performance of the season and second half goals from James Tarkowski and Dominic Calvert-Lewin claimed a key victory for them on the road.

The Merseyside outfit have now moved out of the relegation zone, sitting three points above Dyche’s former side Burnley.

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Keys has claimed that the Everton boss did everything right against the Bees. He said: “Everton were fantastic at Brentford. Dyche knew exactly what was required from his team – keep it simple, turn them and make the most of set-pieces. Also – be strong. Brentford isn’t an easy place to go. Only two teams won there last season, Newcastle and Arsenal. Ok – Brentford aren’t quite the same yet, but they’re still a handful.

“Dyche and Everton started the weekend with one point, just like Burnley. Both needed a win. Who had the harder game? For me – Everton. They adapted. Burnley didn’t and they failed to capitalise on a home game against fragile opposition. So who played the ‘right way’? And who is the better coach?”

Dyche had come under increasing pressure after their defeat to Arsenal, with many calling for his sacking after eight months on Merseyside.

However, there were reports that Everton would be forced to keep hold of the 52-year-old as they couldn’t afford his £4 million compensation fee.

The Toffees will hope that this result is the start of a turnaround at the club, starting with very winnable fixtures against Luton Town and Bournemouth.