Frank Lampard admits ‘reality’ for Everton was avoiding relegation this season

STRUGGLES: Everton manager Frank Lampard. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Everton manager Frank Lampard admits he headed into this season not expecting the club to improve their position after narrowly avoiding relegation last term.

The former Chelsea boss’ first five months in charge of the Toffees ended with his side escaping the drop in their penultimate game of the 2021-22 campaign.