Lampard admits tough task as he prepares for Everton bow

Frank Lampard admitted on Thursday he has a tough job on his hands to revive the fortunes of struggling Everton after taking over as manager following Rafael Benitez’s dismissal. Lampard was hired by Everton on Monday, inheriting a team sitting 16th in the Premier League, four points above the relegation zone. “I understand in the […]

Frank Lampard admitted on Thursday he has a tough job on his hands to revive the fortunes of struggling Everton after taking over as manager following Rafael Benitez’s dismissal.

Lampard was hired by Everton on Monday, inheriting a team sitting 16th in the Premier League, four points above the relegation zone.

“I understand in the short term the job is to improve our league position,” he said. “In the long term, it is clear it is a club with big ambition, a big history, a huge fanbase and a desire to improve.”