Everton manager Roberto Martinez has praised his players for showing 'maturity' in their 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.

Aaron Lennon's first-half goal and two penalties from Ross Barkley ensured that Everton ended a five-game winless run in the top flight.

"It is fair to say we are learning from painful lessons," Martinez told BBC Sport. "We started the game well and were strong in all departments. There have been times where opponents score too easily when they come into a game but we were compact today.

"The second goal was decisive. Scoring the second goal made it a different game and allowed us to control things. We showed a mature way of playing. Back to back clean sheets now and the team has the intent to please our fans and show what we can do."

Everton have moved up to 12th in the league table.

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Danielle Joynson