Assistant boss Steve Round felt Everton fully deserved their place in the FA Cup fifth round after seeing off Fulham.
The Merseysiders came from behind to win 2-1 at Goodison Park with headers from Denis Stracqualursi and Marouane Fellaini after a controversial Danny Murphy penalty.
John Heitinga was penalised in the 13th minute when the ball struck his arm as he attempted to block a Damien Duff shot but Everton otherwise dictated the game.
Round said: "I think we deserved it. Their goal was against the run of play. It was a very difficult decision for the referee to give and I don't envy him in those positions.
"It did hit his hand but I think it was more ball to hand than hand to ball. We didn't think it was a penalty, it was quite harsh, but to come back, the team showed great spirit, great togetherness.
"We got the goal and then I thought we would go on and win it. We showed more ambition and I thought every time we put the ball in the net from a shot or cross we looked a real threat."
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Well done Everton. It was great that Stacq and Fellaini scored from open play and there is no doubt that Landon is starting to show his true talent. Duffy has been a success and it is sad that he did not score. I believe we do need a striker before the end of the month and I have my reservations that we allowed Backford to leave Everton before he reached his true potential. In view of the fact that Landon will be leaving us at the end of February I do hope that David Moyes will be able to acquire a creative midfielder before the end of the month.
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