Eddie Howe says that Frank Lampard has coped with a "difficult situation" at Everton since taking over from Rafa Benitez.
Lampard staved off the threat of the drop at the bottom of the Premier League and while the Toffees have won just twice this season, Howe has admiration for his ex-England team-mate.
Speaking ahead of the clash with Everton, Howe said: "I think he's done a very good job. I know Frank well from various encounters - I played in the under-21s with him many years ago. He's a very, very likeable man and I think he's done a really good job to stabilise the club. "
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