Everton boss Ronald Koeman has expressed his delight at the improved defensive work that has been a key part of his side's recent upturn in Premier League form.
The Toffees are unbeaten in their last five league matches, winning four including each of their last three outings, and have kept clean sheets in each of the victories.
They will look to extend the run in Wednesday's clash with Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium.
And when former defender Koeman was asked ahead of the match whether the clean sheets had been particularly pleasing for him of late, the Dutchman said: 'Yes - overall, I think we are defending well.