Striker Jermain Defoe`s brilliance enabled Portsmouth to register a 3-0 win over Everton in the Premier League match at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Portsmouth who lost both their matches in the Premier League against Chelsea and Manchester United prior to today's game, were a different unit and England international Defoe was a constant threat up front for the Toffees.

Pompey took the lead in the 12th minute through Jermain Defoe who showed great body strength to outsmart his marker and place his shot into the far corner of the nets.

England keeper David James brought an outstanding save for Pompey in the 21st minute when he blocked Spaniard Mikel Arteta`s shot from close range after Nigerian Yakubu provided the cross.

Ten minutes later, Portsmouth defender Kaboul brought a timely goalline clearance before Yakubu could slot the ball into the unguarded nets.

Portsmouth consolidated their lead off a well constructed move five minute before half time, when Jermain Defoe beautifully set up overlapping right back Glen Johnson whose outside-foot shot had no answer to keeper Tim Howard.

Everton started the second half brightly in search for the equaliser bringing Nigerian Victor Anichebe upfront but Portsmouth soaked up the pressure and struck the third goal in the 69th minute.

Peter Crouch scored his first Portsmouth goal heading the ball off a rebound into the empty nets after Jermain Defoe`s clever chip over the advanced Everton keeper Tim Howard hit the post.