Former Everton manager Rafael Benitez has explained why he took the job at the club last summer.
Following the surprise departure of Carlo Ancelotti as the Italian returned to Real Madrid, the Blues turned to the former Liverpool boss in a controversial move. After starting the campaign well, results quickly fell away and the Spaniard was sacked in January in the wake of a latest dismal defeat away to bottom-of-the-table Norwich City.
Frank Lampard took over the role a few weeks later and eventually helped to bring supporters together in crucial fashion towards the end of the season, with incredible scenes regularly outside Goodison Park and Finch Farm to secure a dramatic survival in the penultimate match of the term.
