Keane wants Everton response

Tom Smith 7 years ago 634
Keane was part of the Everton side that lost 3-0 to Tottenham on Saturday. Twitter/Everton

Everton defender Michael Keane has called on his teammates to put their poor performance against Tottenham behind them and refocus for their Europa League clash against Atalanta.

The Toffees strong start to the new campaign has been hit by two successive Premier League defeats to Chelsea and Tottenham.

Ronald Koeman's side looked off the pace for the majority of the matchup with Spurs, but Keane is determined to use Europa League group stage opener against Atalanta to right some wrongs.

'Yes, thankfully we have Europe. We need to get this game behind us and the best way to do it is to play another one,' said the England centre-back.

'I can't wait to play Thursday personally and get another chance to put things right. We're into the group stage, which is big for us. But we've also got to put Tottenham behind us quickly and move on the next few days.

'I'm sure the lads will be raring to go to try and get the win.'  

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