Everton boss Frank Lampard has heaped praise on Republic of Ireland international Seamus Coleman, saying that he has "never met anyone who has his morals and standards," and calling Coleman "An incredible player."
In an end of season interview with Everton TV, Lampard has opened up on the relationship he has cultivated with his captain in the three months that they have been working together.
“On day one , Seamus came to me, sat in my office and was honest about the Club," Lampard said.
“Things that will remain private. But he was honest about the situation and the size of the situation.
“I could see straight away the burden Seamus was carrying, in a good way, because he cares so much, and he just wanted to change it.
“From then on, after those words, his actions have been something else: speaking, training, standards every day, performances in games.
“I have never seen humility like it, in my time in football.
'The Toffee's' Premier League status was secured on the second last day of the season with a home victory over Crystal Palace. After the game, Everton released footage of Frank Lampard praising Coleman in the dressing room, hailing him as "One of the best people I've ever met."
“I was being honest, I have never met anyone who has his morals and standards and he is an incredible player.
“I heard a lot of good things about Seamus before I came to the Club.
“He has gone there and beyond.
“You talk about legends of football clubs and he is certainly one of those.”
The Donegal native excelled during the final few weeks of the season and was instrumental in 'The Toffee's' great escape. Thanks to the form of Coleman and his teammates, Everton fans can once look forward to another season in the top flight.
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