A crippling injury list to Everton's main forwards has meant the Aussie has become the focal point of Everton's attack in recent weeks.

And he's turned in some impressive displays - scoring at Manchester City and Middlesbrough whilst in his new role.

But he admits that even though he's a stand-in, there's no decrease in the standards set.

Cahill told evertonTV: "There is a lot of pressure. If we don’t score or don’t win, then people are going to start calling on the striker and want someone else to play there.

"I’m not in a win-win situation – I have to work very hard to keep my place and put pressure on defences, because I feel that I need to work hard for the team.

"All players are playing in different positions because of the lack of numbers but we’re all in there for the cause. You see where we’re sat in the table and hopefully we can progress even higher."

Cahill's job as a makeshift striker has been made even tougher by the fact that he has deployed for the most part as a lone front-man.

But he's not complaining, and was quick to point to support offered by Marouane Fellaini since the striker crisis kicked in.

"It’s a lot harder work," said Cahill. "It’s obviously a lot of mileage covered, but every player runs in every position.

"I just think that for the gaffer to have the faith in me to play up there on my own means I’m going to take that opportunity and do it for the team.

He added: "It’s very difficult but I get help from Fellaini and the lads coming forward.

"Felli is a great lad and a great player. He covers a lot of ground and he seems to be attacking a lot and we’re playing off each other.

"We’re trying to get the most out of ourselves for the team and it’s starting to work like that and the team is benefiting from it."