Everton supporters in the Transfer Tavern are pleased with their opening league win over Stoke City on Saturday.

The Toffees lacked a ruthless streak, but still took all three points in a 1-0 victory.

One thing that has delighted the fans is Wayne Rooney’s (second) debut goal on the stroke of half-time.

Ronald Koeman will be quietly confident of competing with the top six this season after splashing the cash this summer.

Everton set the standard with their business, bringing in new recruits early and it could see them prosper this season.

As for Stoke, Mark Hughes’ side have kicked off their latest campaign with another poor start, and the Potters have failed to score in seven of their past nine away games in the Premier League.

Stoke fans continue to call for some attacking threat to be welcomed to the Bet365 stadium.

Here’s THREE things we’ve learned from Everton’s 1-0 win…

ROONEY RECORD BREAKER

The England captain set a new Premier League record for the longest gap between scoring a goal for the same side – 4,869 days.

It looks like Wazza will be playing as a striker.

He took his header brilliantly, sending it back across goal. 

IDRISSA GLUE

The Senegalese defensive midfielder took home the man of the match award after a composed performance in the middle of the park.

Gueye, 27, registered the most tackles, most touches and made more passes than any other midfielder.

He’s an unsung hero but is the glue for Koeman’s side.

HARD START FOR HUGHES

The loss has heaped more stress on an already under pressured Mark Hughes.

He’s failed to excite the fans with his signings so far and with Arsenal up next, it gets no easier for the Welshman.

Kurt Zouma looks a solid acquisition for Stoke, but the Potters need more incomings, fast.