David Unsworth saluted his Everton Under-23 team’s “unbelievable desire to win” after Nathan Broadhead struck a late winner at Swansea City to tighten the young Blues’ grip at the top of the Premier League 2 table.
The Welshman struck seven minutes from time after an excellent run and cutback from substitute Manasse Mampala to settle a keenly-contested clash at the Liberty Stadium.
The victory, coupled with defeats to title rivals Leicester City and Derby County, means the Toffees are now four points clear at the league summit.
“It wasn’t our finest performance but in terms of keeping going and sheer desire to go and win a football game – it was unbelievable,” he said.