Former England defender Danny Mills believes that Everton threw away a victory against Newcastle United on Monday night.

Demba Ba came off the bench to twice equalise for the visitors and earn a 2-2 draw for the Magpies, after Leighton Baines and Victor Anichebe had put the hosts in front on two occasions.

The Toffees appeared to be in control of the game but failed to hold on to their lead, and Mills feels that they dropped two points rather than gained one.

"Everton bossed the first half. I was really impressed. Kevin Mirallas was absolutely fantastic," said Mills.

"Alan Pardew made changes for the second half and Everton took their foot off the gas. They allowed Newcastle back into it.

"From then on it was helter skelter. Everton had a goal ruled out which for me crossed the line but sloppy defending let Newcastle equalise late on."

Newcastle now sit 11th in the Premier League, while Everton are seventh.