Everton boss Sean Dyche he's seeking outside inspiration to lift his players ahead of facing Liverpool.

Ahead of Monday's Merseyside Derby, Dyche welcomed in Everton great Peter Reid to Finch Farm and the dual league champion joined his old team-mate Graeme Sharp, who is now an ambassador, to watch training and speak to the current squad.

Dyche is determined to embrace Everton's history and he will extend the offer to other club stalwarts such as Joe Royle and Brian Kidd in the future; just as intriguingly, though, he wants Eddie Jones, the former England rugby union coach, to come in and cast his eye over things.

The pair have a relationship that was formed at a Leaders in Sport conference. Dyche, who has had messages from NBA and NFL coaches since starting work 12 days ago, is seeking to find "golden nuggets" as he looks to steer Everton away from relegation.

"If you are going to ask for feedback - get people in who will give you feedback," said Dyche, who fears main striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin may not be available for the clash at Anfield. "It's not just football people; it's business people, who I will ask to pop in.

"It's something I did at Burnley and I want to bring it in here, slowly but surely. It started with the lads who have played here. Reidy is someone I know but, as well as being a legend, he is also a fan. Behind that, over time, there will be other people, like Eddie, who will come in.

"I want them to wander around and get a feel for it. I remember Tony Smith, the old Warrington Wolves coach, coming in at Burnley and saying to me: 'I don't know much about football but I know it is right here - I can smell it in the air.' That bit of feedback is crucial."