Wayne Rooney insists there is no fracture in his relationship with Sam Allardyce and believes the Everton manager deserves credit for injecting stability at the club.
The Toffees have risen to ninth place in the Premier League under Allardyce's stewardship, but a combination of underwhelming performances and inconsistent results have contributed to a sense of malaise.
Frustration at Goodison Park spilled over to include Rooney during the 0-0 home draw with Liverpool earlier this month, the former Manchester United man showing his displeasure at being substituted in the 57th minute.
The 32-year-old, however, says there was nothing untoward in the reaction, claiming it was amplified only by his profile.