Lampard must unleash Everton's "creative" £7.2m-rated gem, he can terrify Brentford - opinion

Everton have appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager after struggling so far this season, currently sitting 16th in the Premier League just four points above the relegation zone.

The former Chelsea boss will be hoping to quickly make his mark on the Toffees to get them back into a more comfortable position in the league, although his first assignment in his new role pits him against Brentford in an FA Cup fourth round clash this afternoon.

Despite signing five players in the January transfer window, there has been glimpses of talent from some who are already at the club even during poor team performances, with Anthony Gordon a standout performer in the side since gaining a regular spot in the starting XI under Rafael Benitez.

The 20-year-old has made 19 appearances across all competitions, bagging two goals and two assists so far this season. His most notable performance against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, when his free kick found academy player Jarrad Branthwaite for the equaliser.

That led Trevor Sinclair to shower praise on Gordon, saying: “I can’t tell you how good that free-kick was. It’s a superbly flighted ball. And it’s a great finish, he had to stretch every bit of his body.

“Mendy had no chance, but I have to say, Anthony Gordon! Watching him develop this season has been an absolute joy.”

According to SofaScore, the born-and-bred Evertonian is the ninth-highest rated Everton player in the Premier League so far this season, with 1.1 shots taken and 1.2 tackles won per game on average across 17 appearances, showing that he is a keen attacking presence when he gets the opportunity to play.

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin injured and Richarlison likely to replace him up front, there will be a chance