Sean Dyche believes the signs for such a commanding win had been visible in Everton's performances for much of the season so far as they blew Bournemouth away 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues made it three victories from their past four matches as they dominated the Cherries from start to finish at Goodison Park.
James Garner set the Blues on their way with a sublime low finish in the eighth minute. Jack Harrison - making his full Everton Premier League debut - doubled that advantage seven minutes before half-time with a stunning controlled volley.
Then, Abdoulaye Doucoure sealed the result with a close-range effort on the hour mark. The Blues' three goals contributed to an excellent 25 efforts, a league-high for the team so far.
Everton have now hit 20-plus shots in two successive matches, having done so just once across the entirety of the last Premier League campaign. Additionally, the team's xG average this season has increased to 1.79 per 90 from 1.19 per 90 in the previous term.
"Other than the scorelines, I think there have been a few complete performances so far," said Dyche. "I have talked about it, but it doesn't have the same strength when you don't win. I am pleased for the players.
"The signs have been there all season. We dominated in the very first game this season. The signs have been there, we have won three out of four now.
"The mentality of the group has remained the same, consistently performing. We've been adding the details, which I have been speaking about endlessly - especially in both boxes. I spoke about it again with the players today. I thought the general will of the group to get that right today was very pleasing.
"It's a good performance, and a winning one. A pleasing thing for me was the calmness of the players to take the game on again. Questions get asked when you create so many matches but don't score. So I'm glad the team stayed calm, delivered another very good performance and of course, got the goals to reward the fans. The players first, but the fans for their support, too."
Dyche also revealed that second goalscorer Harrison was at risk of missing the contest having picked up a slight hamstring niggle in midweek.
The winger, though, showed no hesitation when it came to making himself available for the fixture.
"Jack has been carrying a bit of a niggly hamstring," explained Dyche. "It was a worrying one, should he play, should he not? But he said clearly, 'No, I want to play'.
"I thought he was excellent. He ran freely during the game, we managed to get him off as well".
Harrison's first-half strike meant he became the first Everton player to score on his maiden Premier League start at Goodison Park since James Rodriguez three years ago, and the quality of the effort drew high praise from his manager: "His finish is sublime. I know he can bring quality to us, but he brings a feel, too.
"That effervescent that can rub off on others, I was pleased for him."
