Wayne Rooney has revealed he was not approached to become Frank Lampard's successor and believes Everton were always going to target an experienced manager as a replacement.
Sean Dyche was officially unveiled as the new boss of the Blues on Monday afternoon, taking the reins at Goodison Park on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
This appointment comes one year on from Frank Lampard's arrival on Merseyside, a job opening Rooney was again strongly linked with. The ex-Everton striker confirmed he turned down an interview for this position, pledging his commitment to Derby County as the main reason for rejecting this advance.
