Everton manager Sean Dyche couldn't have been any more forthright regarding his predecessor Frank Lampard.

Dyche was asked after his first game, a 1-0 win over Arsenal, whether he had thoughts about the job Lampard had done previously at the Toffees.

Instead of taking a swipe at the man whose job he took, Dyche was diplomatic and shut down any speculation that he was critical of Lampard.

“A few people have made out I have been critical [of the previous manager] and I haven't been and I have never done that," Dyche remarked.

"I can only talk about my style and how I operate. A few of the players have criticised themselves and admitted they felt they let the last manager down.

“I think Seamus (Coleman) said that and sometimes players have to hold their hands up. Let's clear that one up,"