Wayne Rooney has hailed the influence of manager Sam Allardyce in helping Everton climb the Premier League table - as the forward reiterated his determination to achieve success with his boyhood club.
The Toffees are currently just two points behind seventh-placed Burnley, having been two points above the relegation zone when Allardyce watched from the Goodison Park stands when Rooney hit a hat-trick against West Ham United in a 4-0 victory the day before his appointment in late November.
Key to Everton’s improved position has been their home form - the Blues have collected 17 points from the 24 available during that time.