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Everton manager Frank Lampard is 'NOT expecting a good reception' ahead of Tottenham trip... but Chelsea legend admits ex-Arsenal defender and Toffees assistant coach Ashley Cole is bracing himself for 'WORSE'

Everton manager Frank Lampard does not expect a friendly welcome from Tottenham's fans as a former Chelsea player - but he believes it will be worse for assistant coach Ashley Cole.

Rivalries will be renewed on Monday night when Lampard and former Arsenal defender Cole arrive in north London.

It is nothing Lampard cannot cope with, however.

Everton Frank Lampard is not expecting a warm welcome when he arrives at Tottenham

'I don't expect a good reception - but speaking to Ashley Cole he expects a worse reception than me!' he said.

'It's all good fun, I always enjoyed the battles with Tottenham as a Chelsea player and West Ham player before that.