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Charlotte Coates

Sean Dyche 'myth' dismissed as Everton players sent training warning

Former Burnley midfielder Ross Wallace insists it's a 'myth' Sean Dyche can only use the 4-4-2 system he utilised so well at Turf Moor.

Wallace, who spent five years with the Clarets, highlighted how he played against Dyche's Watford side that played with a 'well structured 4-3-3' system.

Dyche spent over a decade in charge at Burnley and is set to be named as the new man in charge at Goodison Park after the sacking of Frank Lampard last Monday.

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The 37-year-old told the Daily Mail: "He was known for going 4-4-2 at Burnley but it’s a myth that it’s the only system he knows. I played against his Watford team before he joined us and they were a very well-structured 4-3-3.

"Eddie Howe was on the training pitch, hands-on. Sean was different, his coaching staff took the sessions and he had an overview.

"His biggest strength was man-management. He was very lively, bubbly. He would speak to players one-on-one. You weren’t left in any doubt about what was expected. Any player who doesn’t do what they’re asked won’t be in the team."

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