Jordan Pickford believes the Everton squad has "come a long way" but accepts the Blues must start matching their Goodison Park form on the road in order to progress further.
The Toffees have been rock solid at the Grand Old Lady under Sam Allardyce, picking up four wins and two draws from seven matches - their only loss coming against second-placed Manchester United on New Year's Day.
Everton have also scored more and conceded fewer goals per game since Allardyce took charge to move to within three points of Burnley in seventh spot, having been two points off the relegation zone on the eve of his appointment in late November.