Frank Lampard is taking nothing for granted about his future as he prepares for the biggest game of Everton's season.
Farhad Moshiri, the club's major shareholder, publicly endorsed Lampard this week and pledged to give him and Kevin Thelwell, the club's Director of Football, support. The Iranian billionaire, however, insisted results must improve.
Everton have lost nine of their last 12 fixtures but a victory against Southampton could radically alter their position and Lampard, who has spoken privately to both Moshiri and Chairman Bill Kenwright in recent days, knows the onus is on him to produce.