Roberto Martinez has gushed about his January signing Aaron Lennon after the winger scored the winning goal in Everton 's crucial relegation clash with Queens Park Rangers . The on-loan Tottenham star is quickly becoming a key player for the Toffees as they continue to fight for survival and has slotted in nicely on the right side of midfield . Martinez is delighted with the impact Lennon has made especially against QPR . Aaron Lennon ( left ) celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Everton against Queens Park Rangers . Roberto Martinez ( left ) praised the on-loan Tottenham winger for his 'magnificent ' performance . 'Since day one he has come in and showed an incredible appetite , ' Martinez told talkSPORT . ' I thought against Newcastle he played very well and from that point I did n't want him to lose that feeling so I asked him to travel to Kiev . He could n't play but he was around the group and I thought we benefited from that . 'He looked like a player that has been at Everton for years [ against QPR ] . He took responsibility , he knew he had fresh legs , and the way he performed was magnificent . 'It was n't just what he did in front of goal , but the way he worked in defence was a real help . It was a really strong performance . ' The winger was frozen out at White Hart Lane but seems to have had a new lease of life in Merseyside and with safety from relegation not quite secured , Martinez will be hoping Lennon can continue to play a vital role in prolonging their Premier League status . The winger slots home the crucial goal to move the Toffees closer to safety with the win at Loftus Road . Lennon celebrates with the scorer of the first goal Seamus Coleman as Everton held on for the victory .
Aaron Lennon scored the winner for Everton against Queens Park Rangers . Roberto Martinez praised the 'magnificent ' winger since his arrival . Lennon joined the club on loan from Premier League rivals Tottenham . The Toffees have won just one of their last six league games and are now seven points behind leaders Manchester City with five matches remaining. READ : Top 50 shocking moments in Premier League history ( 50-41 )