Everton have appointed Frank Lampard as new manager.

The former England midfielder has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract - until June 2024 - and will take charge for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday 5 February.

“It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club of Everton's size and tradition and I am very excited," Lampard told evertontv.

“I always had a great feeling when I played against Everton.

“There are certain clubs in England that when you go into the stadium, you can feel the passion the fans have for their team.

“It is very intense

“I found it difficult when it was against me and I am very much looking forward to representing that on their [supporters'] side. I will bring the same passion they give when they watch their team.

“I think Everton is a unique club in that you can really understand what the fans want to see. The first thing they want is fight and desire and that must always be our baseline.

“I knew I had to work overly hard [as a player] to try to be the best I could. I'm the same as a manager and I want to see that in my team.

“Beyond that, you need the qualities to play good football. I want to see a team that are confident in possession, that can control games with possession, and be very exciting to watch at the top end of the pitch.

“We need to be a team that's very active… crossing and getting shots on goal and staying in the other half of the pitch. When you don't have the ball, you must be aggressive.

“And management is not just the tactical side – it's how you make the squad and individuals feel. I will try to be myself, very personable and close to the players, and set up a team to play good football and win games."