Everton now look like a team that is going somewhere – Graeme Sharp

Former Everton striker Graeme Sharpe believes the club are close to being competitive with Liverpool again for the first time since the 1980s (Credit: PA)

Everton head into a Merseyside derby top of the league for the first time since September 1989 and former striker Graeme Sharp is hopeful a return to their 1980s heyday is just around the corner.

The Toffees won two league titles and the FA Cup during that decade but have not lifted a trophy since 1995.