"The reaction was superb, particularly second half to take the game on. Lots of work to be done of course but it's another restart for us." On how the team were feeling: "When you haven’t got that first win you feel nervous. Then you go 1-0 down, the stadium becomes awkward for the players.

Sean Dyche has launched an impassioned plea for the club’s prospective new owners not to dump him after their takeover saying he is desperate to lead Everton into their new stadium.

Everton manager Sean Dyche has said that the new ownership will bring stability to the club amid its "unsettled ground."  The proposed takeover by Texas-based Friedkin Group was announced on Monday, giving hope to the club's long-suffering fans that more stable times lie ahead after a turbulent period in their history.