Everton defeated Brentford and escaped the bottom three.

After Dwight McNeil’s game-winning goal gave Everton a crucial victory over Brentford in the first minute, Sean Dyche claimed that the team’s “resilience” and “mentality” are increasing.

The Blues started the day in 18th place but took advantage of teams around them losing to escape the Premier League’s relegation zone by moving up two spots and three points.

After just 35 seconds, McNeil’s magnificent strike gave the home team the perfect start, rasping a finish across goal that tucked into the far corner.

The home team was crawling all over the Bees, encouraged by a boisterous crowd, and they generated far better chances, with Demarai Gray having a second goal disallowed by VAR for handball.

Ethan Pinnock’s header was cleared off the line by McNeil, and Kevin Schade’s far-post attempt was wide as Brentford attempted to salvage something from the game. This ended their 12-match winning streak.

Director Dyche stated: “I discussed developing a more solid mentality in my approach and the way I think about football with the players and the media.

“The players are adapting and working hard, but we are achieving the right mix between strengthening the defense and generating more opportunities.

“While I have been here, there has never been a lack of effort, and the audience ultimately plays a huge role for us. They are working on it; their energy greatly benefits the players, but this is simply one more step.

“In the Premier League, victories should be celebrated. Strong indicators point to the mentality’s expansion.”

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Dyche stated “every” league game is now a must-win as he attempts to keep Everton in the top division, giving the struggling Toffees optimism.

But, the Toffees needed a victory after watching Bournemouth defeat Liverpool earlier on Saturday, followed by losses for Nottingham Forest, Leicester, and Leeds.

They were able to hold on to McNeil’s first-minute goal thanks to a tough, tenacious effort, earning their third 1-0 victory in seven games since Dyche’s appointment in January.

Everton’s 22 points after 26 games this season were the same as at the same position under Frank Lampard’s leadership during the previous campaign, when the former Chelsea manager led them to safety.

That time, winning five of their final six games was sufficient, and with McNeil, a former Clarets player of Dyche’s, scoring the game-winning goal at Goodison Park, they now have a real chance of accomplishing the same under the ex-Burnley boss.

Everton should have been out of reach by this point, but Michael Keane, who beat David Raya to the ball, missed with his header when the goal was wide open, and Amadou Onana, who had the goal at his mercy, both misfired from eight yards out.

Raya stopped a low shot from the vivacious Gray, who was unfortunate to have a goal disallowed. Raya then stopped Alex Iwobi’s close-range attempt from the next corner.

For a variety of factors, the victory was rewarding, according to Dyche. “We performed admirably in the first half and, given our effectiveness, you might argue that we ought to have taken the lead earlier.

“They were a squad with a 12-game winning streak in the second half, a strong group that has improved, and they got back into the game.

“They made a good play. They question you while using some excellent players. It becomes tense, but we gave them too many ball turnovers. You must devise strategies for triumphing in Premier League games.”

The last time Thomas Frank’s team lost in the Premier League was in October, yet when their streak came to an end, they frequently trailed.

Ivan Toney, an attacking player, was effectively contained by Everton’s center-halves, while Rico Henry had a header stopped by Seamus Coleman on the goal line.

In extra time, goalkeeper Raya ran upfield as the opponents frantically tried to equalize, but his free header from 10 yards out went wide.

By Frank “Apart from Manchester City and Liverpool, I’m not sure how many clubs in the Premier League have gone 12 games without losing over the past five years.

“But it is history and belongs in the past. Today, in the locker room, we must ensure that we are so resolute and eager to recover on Wednesday [against Southampton] “.