Everton midfielder Allan says he's happy playing for manager Frank Lampard.

The former Napoli player insists the acid test is looming in the shape of Everton's bid for a third straight home win against Leicester.

“We approach one game at a time, and now there's Leicester, who are a difficult opponent," said Allan, who could make his 49th Premier League appearance in the game.

“We know our qualities and playing at home we can have great results. There's no other choice, we have to continue fighting for more wins.

“I can only speak for myself, but I really like the manager's work and I'm impressed by the way he's preparing us for the games and wants to make us play.

“The team lost the past few games, but that was our [players] fault.

“He's been preparing us for the games and we had some individual mistakes, but we are together with the manager and know this is the only way we can get through these tough times."