Everton boss Sean Dyche explains ‘only’ disappointment from latest pre-season embarrassment

Everton boss Sean Dyche says he’s ‘disappointed’ that some of his players failed to ‘lay down a marker’ in the club’s 3-0 friendly defeat to Coventry City on Tuesday evening.

The Toffees have endured a miserable pre-season schedule so far, failing to win any of their three friendlies against Sligo Rovers, Salford City or Coventry, coming away with 3-3, 1-2 and 0-3 scorelines, respectively.

Of course, Everton remain without a host of key players, with the likes of Jordan Pickford, Jarrad Branthwaite...