Everton boss Sean Dyche has defended holding back Jarrad Branthwaite for defeat at Southampton.
The defender was benched, despite being fully fit for the past fortnight.
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After the 1-0 setback, Dyche explained: “The fact the team were unbeaten in five, the centre halves had done very well and I thought they did again today.”
He also said: “I thought it was at least good enough to not lose the game.
"The chances we created, the quality of chances - it is not easy away from home and so I am disappointed we didn’t end up with something from the game and key decisions went against us.”