Unsworth's dual target: Become Everton manager and keep hold of Ross Barkley

The Under-23s boss has stepped into an interim role for the second time in 18 months.

David Unsworth has set himself the dual target of becoming permanent Everton manager and persuading wantaway midfielder Ross Barkley to stay at the club.

The Under-23s boss stepped into an interim role for the second time in 18 months after Ronald Koeman was sacked on Monday following the club's drop into the bottom three and immediately announced his desire to secure the role full-time.