Notebook: Duncan Ferguson will be vital to Carlo Ancelotti's start at EvertonDuncan Ferguson will become Carlo Ancelotti's assistant when the Italian arrives at Goodison ParkSky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor explains how Duncan Ferguson's time as interim manager proves that he will be indispensable to incoming Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti as his assistant. The 60-year-old former Napoli boss has reached an agreement with his previous club over the termination of his contract and will be confirmed as Everton's new permanent manager before the weekend. The pressing and counter-pressing was tireless throughout their triumph earlier in December and led to both of Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goals. It constitutes a drastic, albeit brief, improvement from Silva's tinkering with formations and making wholesale squad changes week upon week. Ferguson has enjoyed coaching roles under now national team managers Ronald Koeman and Roberto Martinez, and this experience will be an integral part of his development.

Source: Sky sports December 19, 2019 15:22 UTC