Everton fan Tony Bellew is still 'petrified' about Premier League relegation, but believes the incredible support for the club can inspire the Toffees away from trouble.
The in-trouble Merseysiders claimed a stunning 1-0 win over third-place Chelsea with Richarlison's winner giving them real hope of avoiding the drop.
Everton fans were creating a din all Sunday
Bellew was unable to attend but watched on in awe at his fellow Toffees
Everton still sit 18th but are now on 32 points - just two behind Leeds United and Burnley and with one game in hand over their relegation rivals.
Their supporters are doing all they can to help Frank Lampard's men and created a frenzied atmosphere at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Their fandom could be a huge boost in the coming weeks and Bellew, a regular at Goodison and on the road, believes players and fans are now battling together for survival.
He told talkSPORT Breakfast: "At home the lads are galvanised, they are willing to fight until the end. We've just got to start having the same attitude and ethos when we go away from home.
"We take thousands wherever we go. The away end is filled and we're screaming and shouting and always there for the lads, but we've just got to stay competitive and stay in the game.
"I don't know how Burnley are doing what they are doing. It's just ridiculous, but all of a sudden they are turning up.
Richarlison even picked up a flare and tossed it back into the crowd - which could have ramifications
Lampard loved the win over Chelsea, the club where he is a legend
"I'm petrified [about relegation], I'm not going to lie. But at the same time, this is amazing to see.
"That atmosphere that was created at that ground yesterday was second to none. We are Everton Football Club. This is what we are about we create big moments. We are the best fans in the world. We love our club dearly and we are not going anywhere."
Ray Parlour compared the scenes at Goodison Park to those at Anfield where fans can often 'suck the ball into the back of the net' with their tremendous support.
And Bellew hailed his fellow Toffees and told the ex-Arsenal midfielder the Everton faithful are much better than those on the other side of Stanley Park, and will continue to prove it in a bid to inspire their heroes to safety.
He replied: "We are passionate and we're Scousers, first and foremost, both sets of us. We will do anything.
"We're just trying the best for our club. I'm sure everyone saw the fantastic firework display that was put on on Saturday [outside the hotel where Chelsea team were staying]. Truly amazing. Well done.
Pickford was in outrageous form, boosted by his fans
Everton fans tried to disrupt Chelsea's preparations with fireworks which started at around 2am on Sunday morning
Bellew took time to take a dig at Liverpool fans too
"This is football. That lot over the road have been doing this for years. It's just sad that it's had to get to this for us to show you what we can do as well.
"And we can go even further than they can, believe you and me. We've got the best fans in the world and we don't turn up with iPads, we turn up in our thousands and, guess what? We're all from Liverpool.
"I just love my club and I'm hoping these next few games, these five cup finals.
"Nothing would be better than going away from home and carrying that spirit that we showed yesterday and giving someone a spanking on their ground. That would be the plan."
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