Everton vs Brentford: what can we expect in Frank Lampard’s first game as manager?

WATCH: LiverpoolWorld football writer Will Rooney looks ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup clash at Goodison Park.
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New Everton manager Frank Lampard takes charge of his first game at Goodison Park when the Toffees host Brentford on Saturday.

There’s a lot more positivity and enthusiasm coming from the supporters following the appointment of the former Chelsea boss on Monday.

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But now he has some tough decisions to make as he prepares for the FA Cup fourth round clash with the Bees.

With deadline day signings Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli both cup-tied and star striker Dominic Calvert Lewin injured, Lampard will have largely the same personnel to choose from as ousted predecessor Rafa Benitez.

Watch the video above to see what LiverpoolWorld football writer Will Rooney is expecting to see from the new Blues boss.

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