Everton put on a spirited display against Leeds to pick up their first Premier League victory under manager Frank Lampard - ending a run of six league games without a win.
It means the Toffees are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Captain Seamus Coleman was the unlikely scorer of the opener, tapping in a rebound from Donny van de Beek's cross, before Michael Keane headed in another.
Anthony Gordon added a third in the second half as Everton wrapped up victory.
Everton, who had lengthy spells of dominance, looked lively with the return of Alex Iwobi and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.