‘Huge’: Victor Anichebe now says what made the difference as Everton beat Aston Villa

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Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe has said that having the players back fit who have been out injured is making the difference for Sean Dyche.

Indeed, Anichebe states it is ‘huge’ for the Everton boss to have options across the pitch, as the Blues put in another superb away performance.

Everton travelled to Villa Park last night looking to get one back on Unai Emery’s side after last month’s 4-0 defeat.

A left-footed rocket from £15m midfielder James Garner opened the scoring for Everton before a second half strike from Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubled the Toffees’ lead.

A late Boubacar Kamara strike halved the deficit and made it a nervy finale for Everton, but Sean Dyche’s side were dominant throughout and deserved winners.

Indeed, it is a sentiment echoed by former striker Victor Anichebe, who commented on Everton’s Instagram post at full-time, stating the significance of having a full-strength squad.

Anichebe said: “Fantastic result..having the players who’ve been injured back has been huge! Roll on Luton.”

Everton regained dignity last night after recent 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa

Everton handed a debut to winger Jack Harrison last night, who joined the Blues on loan from Championship side Leeds United in the summer.

Indeed, Harrison has missed the opening weeks of the season through injury but impressed on his first game for Sean Dyche.

After little over an hour, Harrison was replaced by Dwight McNeil, who himself has only recently recovered from an injury sustained during pre-season, exemplifying how limited Everton’s options have been.

Goalscorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been plagued with injury for two years, had to be withdrawn last time out at Villa Park following a collision with Emiliano Martinez.

However, the England international had a far more enjoyable time in the Midlands this time around and scored his second goal in as many games.

The victory over Villa earns Everton a place in the next round and a home tie against Sean Dyche’s former side Burnley.