Much was made of Frank Lampard's need to address the lack of squad depth at Everton over the summer.
Last season's injury crisis showcased the value of having strength throughout the team as key absences hurt the Blues' efforts to avoid the drop. Lampard has moved to address that over recent months - adding numbers in defence and midfield.
One of his first pieces of business, carried out as the summer approached, was largely overlooked but now appears to have been an important move - securing the future of Asmir Begovic. Keeping hold of him amid reported late transfer window interest from Manchester United has also proved key.
