Havertz the hero

From Back Page figure in the offence and he stepped up.

“There is no doubt about his quality, talent and character.

“He has to adapt to the Premier League where we play to win every game, to this mentality. This is normal.

“He used his potential to accelerate our game and took the responsibility to finish himself. This is what we want for him.”

Tuchel, who is unbeaten in 11 games as Chelsea boss, had the luxury of resting Mason Mount, N’golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger.

He said: “Whoever you see on the pitch deserves to be on the pitch. After two intense games it was the moment to change. There was no doubt.

“There is a positivity about the squad. There is a strong bond. You see the quality of the players.

“Everybody is doing everything to compete at this level.”

Everton lost away from home for the first time since November and are now four points behind Chelsea with a game in hand.

Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti, who will be without Abdoulaye Doucoure for at least two weeks through injury, said: “When they scored, the game became difficult for us. They are a good team.

“This defeat doesn’t affect our dream, our target.

“We are looking to fight for Europe. This is good for us. We will be there until the last game. We are disappointed for this defeat but no tragedy.”

■ by NEIL MCLEMAN

LOAN stars Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson kept surprise packages West Ham in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Lingard won a penalty and knocked home the rebound after Leeds keeper lllan Meslier saved his spot kick.

Dawson doubled the lead, heading home his fourth goal this year.

Patrick Bamford blew two golden chances to score as Leeds crashed to defeat.