Frank Lampard has said Everton have no divine right to their Premier League status and must improve in the summer to avoid a repeat of this season’s relegation struggle.
Lampard achieved his immediate task of securing Everton’s survival with Thursday’s dramatic comeback defeat of Crystal Palace. After the raucous celebrations, however, he turned his attention to the rebuilding work required and admitted Everton could not take for granted their 68-year residence in the top flight.
