Ipswich 'full of endeavour and full of belief'
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Everton cannot take Ipswich Town game "for granted", says Toffees boss Sean Dyche.
The Merseyside club, who have taken five points from the past three matches after losing their first four, travel to Portman Road on Saturday.
The Premier League newcomers are still waiting for their first league win, but sit only a point behind Everton as a result of their four draws in seven games.
Sean Dyche's side have a good record against promoted teams, winning three and drawing two of their past five encounters.
Despite the turnaround in form from the Toffees, boss Dyche is wary of the threat posed by Kieran McKenna's side.
"You can't take these teams for granted. There are no gimmes," said Dyche.
"They've spent a small fortune - or a recognised fortune - in this level of football for a club who've just come up so they're obviously intent on staying in the division.
"They did terrific last season. They're good operators. They're learning as they go. The last time out [a 4-1 defeat by West Ham] was a tough one. That can happen in the Premier League.
"But from what I've seen so far, they're full of endeavour and full of belief to take it on. That's what we've got to be ready for."