Crystal Palace's battling point against Everton on Saturday was only their fourth of the Premier League.
However, interim manager Keith Millen says his Eagles deserved all three after a host of missed chances.
He said: "Everton had a lot of possession, which we knew they would, but we kept patient and on the counter attack we had four or five very good opportunities.
“There were two headers where we really should be scoring and then Jerome Thomas when he got put through.
“You’ve got to make the keeper work really and unfortunately he tried to chip it and it went wide."
He added: “But I’d never criticise players for missing chances, I asked them to be brave today and they were, even without the ball.
“I’m very proud of them, very proud of the staff and we’ve enjoyed today.”
Check: Barry Bannan keeps tabs on Everton's Seamus Coleman
Up for it: Marouane Chamakh stretches above the Toffees defence
Watching brief: Glenn Murray
Tricky: Yannick Bolasie got his first start of the Premier League season on Saturday
Nice to see you: A cheery Keith Millen greets Roberto Martinez
Chance: Jerome Thomas ponders a miss that could have won the game for Palace
Rarity: Cameron Jerome closes down Tim Howard during a rare outing in a Palace shirt
Watch it: Joel Ward keeps a close eye on Steven Pienaar
Man mountain: KG rules the midfield
Seeya: Stuart O'Keefe leaves Gareth Barry on the deck during the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park
Coming through: Jerome Thomas charges through the Toffees defence
Rememberance: Troops bring out the poppy wreaths at Selhurst Park
Battling: Marouane Chamakh gets crowded out by Everton's England international Leighton Baines
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