Ademola Lookman grabbed his chance to impress as the Toffees earned their first win in dismal Europa League campaign.
But the stark reminder of just how bad this season has been so far for them was that even with this victory, their tally of four points is the worst ever recorded by an English team in the competition.
Lookman’s double, which included a sublime second involving 26 passes, and Nikola Vlasic’s late strike added to an impressive display from some of Everton’s young stars.
Sam Allardyce was not here but some of the mix of out-of-favour first teamers and the young new blood will have seen it as a chance to show they have a future at the club under the new management team.
One of those was former Charlton winger Lookman and started it here with a 21st-minute headed opener before he lashed home into the top corner from 30 yards from the great move.
“The second goal was a very good one,” said Everton first team coach Craig Shakespeare.
Vlasic scored the third with three minutes when he slotted home.