Frank Lampard has moved to assure Everton supporters that he is holding a number of honest conversations with his players about the prospect of relegation - and admitted there is a fear factor at the club.
The Blues are facing a battle to avoid the drop following an horrendous run of results that has seen them slip to just one place above the relegation zone. Only goal difference is currently keeping Everton above Watford in the Premier League table.
Lampard enjoyed a winning start to life as Everton boss, but since the FA Cup win over Brentford, the Blues have tasted victory just once. That coming against Leeds United at Goodison Park last month.
