Everton supporters remain divided over the appointment of former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as their new manager, reports Sky Sports' News' Vinny O'Connor. Everton go into the new league campaign without European football once again after a year that promised so much under Ancelotti. Make a fast start to new season0:54 Former Everton defender Phil Jagielka says Rafael Benitez will need to get off to a positive start when he takes over as Everton manager. Former Everton defender Phil Jagielka says Rafael Benitez will need to get off to a positive start when he takes over as Everton manager. Rodriguez started just 21 from 38 league games, with Ancelotti having to manage the gifted technician through repeated calf trouble.

Source: Sky sports June 30, 2021 14:15 UTC