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Perhaps the most telling question on Wednesday night was the one that was not asked.

As Sean Dyche emerged from the celebrations of the Everton dressing room to speak to reporters for his post-match press conference, he may have expected the return of a topic that became a talking point after Sunday’s win over Nottingham Forest - his decision to ditch his suit.

Dyche’s move to a tracksuit sparked intrigue at the weekend and giggles in the tunnel, where Dwight McNeil and James Tarkowski laughed as they told of their own shock at the disappearance of his customary white shirt and tie. Dyche gave in to superstition for the derby as he sought divine inspiration by wearing his tracksuit again.

On other nights he would have been asked about this, but not in the Goodison press room after a result like that. The magnitude of the occasion was so clear that no-one thought turning to his dress-sense was appropriate.

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After a memorable win on a night Everton took a big step towards safety while denting Liverpool’s title hopes, supporters were able to yell at the top of the lungs: “The city is ours.” Maybe Everton’s squad were boosted by their pre-match walk around the city centre in the build-up to the game. The players looked relaxed and calm as they wandered around the area near Moorfields just a few hours before kick-off. Their presence attracted attention and no doubt the odd reference to how much a win would mean to Blues.

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