Frank Lampard has admitted that lack of confidence in Everton's players 'smacks you in the face', following their 3-1 defeat at Newcastle.
The Toffees have been on a dreadful run that saw Rafa Benitez sacked and replaced by the former Derby and Chelsea boss.
After a positive start in the win over Brentford in the FA Cup, Lampard watched his side throw away a lead to leave St James' Park with nothing to show for their efforts.
Everton are being dragged into a relegation battle after their 3-1 defeat by Newcastle
Afterwards he told BT Sport: 'The confidence and belief has to be built and worked on the training ground.