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Roberto Martinez emerges as the frontrunner for a sensational return to Everton after the Toffees sack Rafa Benitez... six years after the Belgium manager was axed at Goodison Park

Roberto Martinez has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Rafa Benitez at Everton, six years after the Belgium manager was sacked at Goodison Park.

Everton are searching for a successor to Benitez following his sacking, which came after a run of poor performances for the Toffees including a 2-1 defeat to Norwich on Saturday.

Martinez, who now coaches the Belgium national team, has become one of the likely names to take the job on an interim basis.

Belgium national coach Roberto Martinez is being lined up for a sensational return to Everton