Mason Holgate has praised manager Frank Lampard ahead of the club's trip to Brentford this weekend.
Everton have endured a tough start to the season losing twice and drawing once having secured their survival during the last week of the season last term.
The former Derby and Chelsea boss took Everton to safety last season after the club was dragged into a relegation fight.
Speaking to the club's website, Holgate said: 'He’s [Lampard] brought a lot to the club. The manager and the staff have so much experience.