Frank Lampard is adamant Everton have the resilience to cope with scrutiny this season and prove their doubters wrong.
The Toffees boss has refused to set bold targets for a team that only just escaped relegation last campaign but is busy overseeing a revamp of his squad.
Lampard made his fourth signing of the window last night, with Amadou Onana’s £33.7million move from Lille being confirmed subject to a medical. Idrissa Gueye is set to arrive next once talks are completed over his return from Paris Saint-Germain.
Lampard is aware many believe Everton are set for another year of toil, but he has gone to great lengths to create a positive atmosphere.