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Sean Dyche has been appointed as Everton manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, his first job since being fired by Burnley last year. Frank Lampard was sacked after defeat to West Ham left Everton 19th in the Premier League and without a league win since October. Dyche regularly defied expectations while at Burnley, keeping the club in the top flight for years and even taking them to Europe.

Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The former Burnley boss has been tasked with keeping the Toffees in the Premier League after being drafted in to replace the sacked Frank Lampard.

Lampard was dismissed on Monday in the wake of a 2-0 defeat to West Ham that left Everton 19th in the league and without a win since October.

The Goodison Park hierarchy reportedly held talks with former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa about the position before opting to bring in Dyche.

“It’s an honour to become Everton manager. My staff and I are ready and eager to help get this great club back on track,” he told the club’s website.

“I know about Everton’s passionate fanbase and how precious this club is to them. We’re ready to work and ready to give them what they want. That starts with sweat on the shirt, effort and getting back to some of the basic principles of what Everton Football Club has stood for for a long time.

“We want to bring back a good feeling. We need the fans, we need unity and we need everyone aligned. That starts with us as staff and players.

“Our aim is to put out a team that works, that fights and wears the badge with pride. The connection with the fans can then grow very quickly because they’re so passionate.