Everton’s reaction pleases Rafael Benitez in hard-fought FA Cup victory at Hull

Rafael Benitez’s edged an FA Cup win at Hull (Richard Sellers/PA)

Under-fire Rafael Benitez was pleased with his players’ reaction to setbacks at Hull as Everton were made to fight for FA Cup progress.

Having started the year with a deflating 3-2 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League, the Toffees won by the same scoreline after extra-time in East Yorkshire.