Everton caretaker boss Leighton Baines praised the gamers’ dedication throughout their 2-0 victory over Peterborough United.
The build-up to the FA Cup third-round conflict at Goodison Park was overshadowed by the information that Sean Dyche had been sacked after lower than two years in cost.
Baines and membership captain Seamus Coleman have been positioned in short-term cost for the go to of League One facet Peterborough.
Nonetheless, the gamers responded as Beto broke the impasse simply earlier than half-time, whereas Iliman Ndiaye’s last-gasp penalty sealed the Toffees’ progress into spherical 4.
“It was a singular day in plenty of methods, however a pleasant second for myself and Seamus and the gamers as properly,” Baines instructed BBC Match of the Day.
“It being a successful one is unquestionably a pleasant second. The administration facet will not be one thing I’ve been striving for, however the alternative arrived as we speak to assist out within the state of affairs the place the membership wanted somebody, and I used to be more than pleased to assist out.
“The result of successful a recreation is at all times a constructive one. The lads get to remain within the attract a cup competitors we’re all determined to be a part of.
“The lads performed properly. You can see the dedication. They needed to offer the stadium and followers one thing they might take pleasure in watching. For essentially the most half, the efficiency was constructive.
“It has not been that tough. That is what we do. Gamers play soccer and coaches coach. It was just a bit completely different as we speak. It’s by no means good when a supervisor loses his job, however then everybody needed to get on with their jobs as properly.
“I’m not too positive about that [what is next for the club] proper now. Issues moved so rapidly as we speak. I’ve positively not had time to consider what comes subsequent.”
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