Sean Dyche takes over as Everton manager

Lampard was sacked last Monday after a run of nine defeats in 12 Premier League matches and Dyche has taken over after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park.

Former Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa was in the running to become Everton's eighth permanent manager in just under seven years but, following extended negotiations, it became apparent the Argentinian's proposals did not match those of the club's.

A statement from the club read: "Everton Football Club can confirm the appointment of Sean Dyche as the club's new men's senior team manager.

"Dyche has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025 and will take charge for the first time for the Blues' Premier League clash against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday February 4."

Dyche, who was with Burnley for just under a decade, has been without a club since leaving the Clarets in April last year.