Roberto Martinez singles out Spurs' Aaron Lennon as catalyst for Everton's improved form

ROBERTO MARTINEZ has heaped praise on Tottenham loanee Aaron Lennon for inspiring Everton's impressive run of form.

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Aaron Lennon has scored twice in the last three fixtures

Lennon joined on loan from Tottenham in January until the end of the season to help a struggling Everton side move away from the relegation scrap.

The 28-year-old winger has scored twice in his last three games as 12th-placed Everton have gone unbeaten in their last four Premier League outings.

He is clearly a massive part of the reason we have performed so well

Roberto Martinez

And his efforts, both on and off the field, have not gone unnoticed with Martinez.

"The work rate Aaron Lennon has, has been a massive influence, along with the pace that helps him get into certain positions," Martinez said.

"That has been infectious and is really helping the team. You see him going into goalscoring positions and using his talent and creativity in the final third.

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Aaron Lennon bagged in the 1-1 draw with Everton over the weekend

"He is clearly a massive part of the reason we have performed so well in the last four games and got those results.

"But every player has reacted in the same manner, the commitment of the whole team and the way we have been working on and off the ball shows a real team ethic."

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