The striker made a rare appearance this season in Manchester City's match against Fulham and as an added bonus was on the score sheet.
Speaking after the match Roque Santa Cruz claims Manchester City must follow up their win against Fulham by beating Everton at Eastlands tomorrow.
The Blues can climb above Tottenham into fourth if they win their game in hand and the striker insists they can't afford any slip-ups.
"It's massively important that we win," he said. "Three points will put us ahead of Tottenham and, in that sense, just to feel that we are close to that fourth spot is massively important. We need to make sure we win this game.
"Everybody is happy that we beat Fulham. We are moving in the right direction and people are enjoying our football.
"We've now got to get ready for the coming games, which will be decisive for us. We are at home and we need to get the points."
Santa Cruz was delighted with his goal against the Cottagers, which was only his fourth during a difficult first season for the Paraguayan international since his £18million move from Blackburn last summer.
It has given him the lift he needed and he hopes to play a big part in City's push for a Champions League place.
"It's always important to score when you start and it gives you the confidence to keep going," he said.
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