Leon Osman believes Everton’s 'characters' and 'leaders' need to stand up and make themselves counted as the club aims to move out of the relegation zone.
After a week of off the pitch turmoil, which saw majority shareholder Farhad Moshirir write an open letter to supporters and appear on talkSPORT, Everton are preparing to return to Premier League action against Southampton this weekend.
Saturday’s match at Goodison Park will be the first time Everton have played at home since they were beaten 4-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion. Frank Lampard’s side were booed off that night, while shouts of 'sack the board' were heard during the second-half and after the full-time whistle.