Club captain Seamus Coleman spoke of a 'surreal' experience as he helped to lead Everton from the dugout with Under-18s boss and friend Leighton Baines
Everton’s under-18s coach Leighton Baines will take charge of the FA Cup tie, assisted by captain, Republic of Ireland international Séamus Coleman. Graham Potter had been strongly linked with the Everton job in recent days but replaced Julen Lopetegui at West Ham instead.
James Garner could return for Everton as we travel to Goodison Park for the final time in the Premier League on Sunday (2pm UK).
The Ireland captain and Leighton Baines took charge of the Toffees tonight after Sean Dyche's sacking on Thursday.
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I was supposed to be on the bench tonight and it changed quickly. Whatever Everton need from me, I’m going to be there.’
Ireland international Jake O’Brien started in the victory over Peterborough, while Rocco Vata scored in Watford’s loss to Fulham.
Ireland defender Seamus Coleman still has a big role to play at Everton, but at 36 he is in the latter stages of his career.
Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines will take temporary charge of Everton for tonight's FA Cup clash against Peterborough United, after manager Sean Dyche was sacked by the club hours before kick-off.
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Everton confirmed that club captain Séamus Coleman and Under-18s head coach Leighton Baines would take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis, starting with tonight’s FA Cup tie against Peterborough at Goodison Park.
Returning Everton manager David Moyes has made two changes from the side that lost 1-0 at Bournemouth 11 days ago in Sean Dyche’s final match in charge for what is his first fixture back as Blues boss against Aston Villa.