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Connor O'Neill

Phil Jagielka names former Everton team-mate as new manager candidate for 'hardest job in world football'

Former Everton captain Phil Jagielka believes Wayne Rooney is a potential replacement for Frank Lampard at his old club.

Everton are on the hunt for a new manager following Lampard’s sacking on Monday. The Blues announced the departure of the 44-year-old shortly after 8pm.

Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has emerged as Farhad Moshiri’s preferred candidate to succeed Lampard, but Jagielka believes Rooney has all the attributes needed to turn the fortunes of the Goodison Park club around.

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