Frank Lampard confirms he has spoken with Sean Dyche over recent comments

Everton manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that he has spoken with Burnley manager Sean Dyche over his post-match comments about the Toffees.

The Burnley boss had told his team that he did not believe Everton know how to win a game away from home at half time of their recent relegation showdown, before going on to come from behind and win 3-2 in midweek.

After beating Manchester United this weekend, the former Chelsea manager confirmed he and Dyche have communicated about what he said.

"It was our third game in a week and we knew energy levels would drop so we had to close the distances and we do know how to win games, Sean did not mean it in that way and I have spoken to Sean since. We have won more games than them this year," Lampard said to the press.

"He did not mean it like that, and we have to speak after games but I understand his sentiment. We have been losing games away from home and anything to motivate his team is his issue.

"I say similar things behind the scenes, but what we need to do is focus on ourselves and show the mentality and organisation of today again."

Following their latest matches, there are now four points separating Everton and Burnley in the Premier League, with the Toffees currently just outside the relegation zone in 17th place.