Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard believes his side need to be more clinical in front of goal to pick up more points this season.

The Toffees came from behind to lead 3-2 in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool, before conceding a late equaliser to draw the game 3-3.

Prior to Daniel Sturridge's goal, Everton had a whole host of chances, but they were unable to convert with Simon Mignolet in fine form.

"Mignolet was brilliant. We need to be more composed and clever in front of goal because four or five times we worked ourselves into positions which are difficult to get into and when we do that we need to take advantage," the United States international told reporters.

"We played really good football. We dominated the game, they hit us on the counter-attack, but for the most we controlled a lot of it and created a ton of chances. In the end it's two points dropped but it was a good derby."

Everton face Stoke City at Goodison Park next Saturday.