Everton U23 coach David Unsworth has been able to focus more on the training ground this season.

Unsworth, who led the Blues' youngsters to an unprecedented league and cup double last term, previously played a part in the signing of players alongside scout Jamie Hoyland, under former director of football Steve Walsh.

But since replacing Walsh at Goodison Park, director of football Marcel Brands has ensured the 46-year-old can prioritise work on the training field.

"Obviously Marcel does all the contracts and will speak with all the agents so I can really concentrate on the coaching side of it," Unsworth told the Royal Blue Podcast.

"In that respect my job has changed, so I concentrate solely and purely on the players and the coaching."