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Frank Lampard rejects allegations of time-wasting as he leaps to the defence of his players... and the Everton boss calls on referees to intervene to cut it out ahead of Merseyside derby against Liverpool

Frank Lampard has defended his Everton team against allegations of time wasting ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park.

Leeds manager Jesse Marsch repeatedly pointed to his watch when Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was taking goal kicks in the draw at Elland Road on Tuesday.

Last season during the derby at Anfield, meanwhile, Pickford was lampooned by the crowd for falling down theatrically whenever he caught the ball.

Frank Lampard has defended his Everton team against allegations of time wasting

Liverpool eventually won that game with two late goals but Everton manager Lampard was asked if he would employ time wasting tactics on Saturday.