Struggling' Everton star has 'fallen down pecking order', Rafa was a big fan

Andros Townsend has fallen down the pecking order at Everton under Frank Lampard, says journalist Paul Brown.

The 30-year-old was a regular when Rafael Benitez was in charge but has seen his game time diminish following the arrival of the Spaniard’s successor.

Townsend got off to a terrific start at the Toffees following his move from Crystal Palace last summer.

He grabbed an assist on his debut, the 3-1 win against Southampton, before scoring in games versus Burnley, Norwich City and Manchester United.

In total, he made 16 league appearances during Benitez’s short tenure, with only one of those coming from off the bench.

Since Lampard’s arrival, however, the English winger has made just one start, failing to pick up a single minute in either of Everton’s last two Premier League outings.

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For Brown, it is quite clear that Townsend has fallen down the pecking order at Goodison Park, with the Daily Star journalist citing his poor form.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Brown said: “I think Townsend has definitely fallen down the pecking order a bit. He’s been struggling for them, really, for a few weeks now.”

Yes. The former Crystal Palace man has already shown what he can do in an Everton shirt with those few goals earlier this season. His strike against Burnley in particular was incredible and is something fans will be desperate to see more of.

In the English top flight, Townsend has amassed 262 appearances so has loads of experience, something Lampard could probably do with right now.

The Toffees are in a real fight for survival and were absolutely dreadful last time out, losing 5-0 to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham.

If Townsend can recapture