Frank Lampard confirmed as new Everton manager

Frank Lampard has been appointed Everton manager after signing a two-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park.

The former Chelsea midfielder and manager underwent a final interview in London on Friday, along with other contenders Vitor Pereira and previous caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson.

Lampard will keep Ferguson, who has been part of the first-team coaching set-up under the last six permanent managers and also been caretaker boss, while former Republic of Ireland player Alan Kelly will remain as goalkeeping coach.

Owner Farhad Moshiri, chairman Bill Kenwright and other board members were present and Lampard was officially appointed as a successor for Rafael Benitez on Monday.

Lampard said: "It is a huge honour for me to represent and manage a club the size and tradition of Everton Football Club. I'm very hungry to get started.

"After speaking to the owner, Chairman and the Board, I very much felt their passion and ambition. I hope they felt my ambition and how hard I want to work to bring it together.

"You can feel the passion Everton fans have for their club. That will be hugely important. As a team - the competitive level that the Premier League brings and the position we are in the table - we certainly need that. It's a two-way thing.

Boss.