Leighton Baines praised Everton's players for their response on a "difficult" day after he and Seamus Coleman oversaw the 2-0 FA Cup win against Peterborough following Sean Dyche's sacking a few hours earlier.

Along with the notification of the sacking, the club had announced that former left back and current Under-18s coach Leighton Baines would take charge of the side tonight, assisted by club captain and his fellow fullback Seamus Coleman.

Everton caretaker boss Leighton Baines was happy after their 2-0 FA Cup win against Peterborough. Beto and Iliman Ndiaye struck the goals for the hosts in this third round tie. The victory came just hours before Sean Dyche's dismissal, with Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman taking charge on the night.

Joint-interim manager Leighton Baines on the dismissal of Sean Dyche and Everton's win over Peterborough in the FA Cup. The former defender talks about leading the team on a tough day for the club

Everton are through to the FA Cup fourth round after sacking Sean Dyche just hours before their match against Peterborough.

The build-up to Everton's FA Cup tie with Peterborough United was overshadowed by the news of Sean Dyche's departure from Goodison Park.

Former Everton defender Leighton Baines, now the club's under-18s coach, and captain Seamus Coleman took charge against Peterborough, using the starting line-up selected by Dyche before his dismissal. "It was a unique day in a lot of ways," Baines said.

Everton and Tottenham go head-to-head at Goodison Park this Sunday in the Premier League. Currently, Leighton Baines's team are 16th in the table with 17 points, while Ange Postecoglou's team are 14th have 24 points.

Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager after two years in charge. The Toffees have named Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman as interim head coaches.

Managerless Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough.

Everton has fired manager Sean Dyche in the first big call by its new American owners. The team is two spots above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Sean Dyche has been sacked as manager of Everton, the club confirmed on Thursday. Dyche took over from Frank Lampard in 2023. Although Dyche steered Everton from relegation in back-to-back seasons amid financial strife, a combination of poor form and an uninspiring style of football has seen the Merseyside outfit act.