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Rafa Benitez praises Everton's 'team spirit and mentality' after their unbeaten start to the season - but warns rivals they have done 'nothing' yet and there is room for improvement

Rafael Benitez believes there is plenty more to come from Everton after a positive start under his management.

Everton beat Southampton in their opening Premier League game before a strong showing in a 2-2 draw with Leeds on Saturday.

Former Liverpool boss Benitez has been pleased with the work so far but sees plenty of room for improvement.

Rafael Benitez (left) believes there is plenty more to come from Everton under his management

'I like the team spirit and mentality of the players, their desire and unity,' the Spaniard told evertontv. 'You can feel the fans appreciate that.

'I am happy but I want to be sure we continue with the same intensity and way of approaching the games, to be sure we can compete and have chances to win games.