'Really lucky' - Everton dressing room reaction to Chelsea shambles revealed ahead of crucial week

Everton’s players are determined to find the perfect response to the hammering at Chelsea, according to Ben Godfrey.

The defender, one of few players untarnished by the collapse, said he has been encouraged by the reaction of the dressing room during what those inside it openly admit has been a tough week.

And he believes the characters within the squad and the shared experiences of the past mean there remains belief the group can win a third consecutive fight against relegation.

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Finch Farm has been the scene of reflection and introspection after the surprise capitulation at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Sean Dyche acknowledged frank discussions with players have taken place - including the Blues boss making clear he will not be the fall guy should some of his players be hoping for a managerial change and an easier life.

Godfrey played only the final minutes of the match, coming on to replace Nathan Patterson after the Scotland international suffered a hamstring injury that ended his season. Patterson had replaced Seamus Coleman at half-time after the club captain pulled his groin. With Coleman a doubt for the huge game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Godfrey could be back in the starting XI - a position he has held across most of the past three months.

Asked what he had made of the reaction to the 6-0 defeat in west London, Godfrey said: “It has been good. Throughout our careers as players there are always going to be nights where things don’t go to plan, and there are nights when things do go to plan. On the