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Frank Lampard has something Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez never did at Everton

Ask yourself honestly, when was the last time you'd seen Goodison Park like it was on Thursday evening?

It was even made better by the fact there was a little trepidation in the air pre-match, a feeling this could be one of the biggest matches in the club's recent history. The explosion of emotion when Alex Iwobi rolled that ball into the back of the net was awe-inspiring, breath-taking - something which no other ground in the country can really replicate.

If you haven't watched the "goal from every angle" video that Everton put on their YouTube channel yet, then take the time to do so. You absolutely won't regret it.

One view focusing on the Park End, right behind where the goal was scored, summed up the raw energy on display. A steward was dancing in front of one of the exits, someone was waving their crutches in the air with delight.

These feelings are what Goodison Park used to be all about, but has been allowed to really achieve in recent times. There's always been something holding it back.

Carlo Ancelotti was essentially robbed of that emotion during his time at the club, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing his side behind-closed-doors for the majority of his spell. Rafael Benitez was always fighting an uphill battle to try and create anything like those scenes at full time yesterday.

Granted the latter achieved some big moments this season most notably against Southampton, Burnley and Arsenal - but he wasn't able to truly harness that power on a consistent basis. Evertonians could buy into the players and their actions, but they couldn't relate to the manager.

And so, amid all the wild dancing and jubilation, perhaps it was Frank Lampard's celebration - and that of his backroom staff - which was the most

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