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Frank Lampard holds his first training session as Everton manager following his arrival on a two-and-a-half year deal... as newly-appointed boss tells his squad to 'enjoy the ball' in a possession-based drill at Finch Farm

Life under Frank Lampard is fully underway at Everton as their new manager held his first training session with the squad on Monday afternoon.

Lampard was unveiled as their new boss on Monday at 1.30pm, signing a two-and-half year deal with the Toffees.

And by 3pm that day, he was in the thick of things as he oversaw their training session. His first match in charge will be on Saturday against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round.

Frank Lampard (left) held his first Everton training session as their boss on Monday afternoon
The 43-year-old signed a two-and-a-half year deal to manage the Toffees earlier that Monday
Lampard speaks with Andros Townsend (left), Anthony Gordon (centre) and Richarlison

"Enjoy the ball.