Coleman: Corkman coming in out of the cold was 'brilliant' for Everton

Seamus Coleman thought he was going to be on the bench for Everton's FA Cup clash with Peterborough but just hours beforehand discovered he would taking charge of the team along with Leighton Baines. 
Coleman: Corkman coming in out of the cold was 'brilliant' for Everton

Everton caretaker managers Leighton Baines (left) and Seamus Coleman before the FA Cup third round match against Peterborough at Goodison Park. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Seamus Coleman said it felt "surreal" for him and Leighton Baines to take charge of Everton for Thursday night's FA Cup victory over Peterborough. Just hours earlier, Sean Dyche was sacked as manager with club captain Coleman and U18 manager Baines taking over on an interim basis.

Beto gave Everton a first half lead while Iliman Ndiaye converted a late penalty to seal a 2-0 win. 

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