Everton boss Sam Allardyce was curt towards Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher at halftime of yesterday's 1-1 draw.

Everton's point in the Merseyside derby may have owed a little to fortune, and to a brave call from referee Craig Pawson, but given the circumstances surrounding the game the 1-1 draw represented a fine return.

Speaking to Danish television, Allardyce was informed of Carragher's half-time comment that “if Everton got any deeper, they'd be in Stanley Park."

His response was: “Jamie, if you're listening to this. You get forced back by two things. One is the talent of the opposition, and two the failure of your players to play out correctly when they've got possession.

“So, next time I see Jamie I will give him a lesson in coaching so he can understand it better next time he's commentating."