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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

‘I am a big boy’: Lampard demands Everton show courage in survival fight

Frank Lampard on the touchline during Everton’s humiliating 4-1 defeat by Brighton.
Frank Lampard on the touchline during Everton’s humiliating 4-1 defeat by Brighton. Photograph: Dave Howarth/CameraSport/Getty Images

Frank Lampard says the stark reality of Everton’s situation is that he and the team are in a fight for survival and must show “big balls” to drag themselves out of the mire.

The Everton manager heads to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Friday under intense pressure with his side in the relegation zone after one win in 10 Premier League matches. Lampard insisted he did not need a vote of confidence from the club’s hierarchy – not that one has been forthcoming since Tuesday’s calamitous home defeat by Brighton – and has not sought assurances over his future. He also clarified Everton do not have to sell players to buy but acquiring the striker required to improve the team will be difficult.

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