Sam Allardyce wants Everton to rise to the occasion in Merseyside derby

Sam Allardyce is not shying away from Everton's miserable recent history in the Merseyside derby.

At the end of his first full week in charge, the Toffees' new boss will try to engineer the first Everton victory at Anfield since 1999 and the first derby win of any kind in seven years.