The bottom line is we're right in the race for the top 4, a situation we'd have very gladly taken at the start of the season.
We've got plenty to work on, obviously. Yes we've looked really passive in a lot of games and we keep starting games looking like we're hungover, so clearly there's work to do. But we're winning more of these games than not, something we haven't done for quite a few years. I think also, like most teams, lack of crowds and fixture congestion with a relatively thin squad is becoming more and more obvious.
Carlo will be acutely aware of the improvements required longer term but that's what excites me. We're bang in the race for 4th yet a load of games we're not really playing that well. In fact quite poorly in terms of controlling games. Just imagine if we add some more fluidity and pace to our team, we could have some really exciting years coming up.
In short, doing brilliantly. Not getting too carried away because I'm aware we're edging games as opposed to just bossing teams. Fact is though Everton are winning games. Long may it continue.