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'If we fight, we are capable of competing with anyone': Alex Iwobi delivers rallying call to Everton stars... and insists now is not the time to give up, while also saying 'international break came at the right time'

Few teams needed a respite from club football more than Everton, who are about to enter a critical week.

The proud Merseyside club, ever-present in the top flight since 1954, travel to West Ham today and relegation rivals Burnley on Wednesday one place outside of the bottom three.

Manager Frank Lampard has lost all four away games since succeeding Rafa Benitez and said his team lacked 'b******s' after their 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Everton boss Frank Lampard claimed his side lacked 'b******s' after Crystal Palace FA Cup loss
Nigeria star Alex Iwobi believes the international break came at the right time for the club

Off the pitch, the club have just reported an annual loss of £120.