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Sean Dyche is using Alex Ferguson‘s Manchester United as inspiration to fight on all fronts as he looks to end Everton‘s 28-year trophy drought.
The Blues, whose last trophy was the 1995 FA Cup, face Fulham at Goodison Park on Tuesday night buoyed by four consecutive Premier League wins.
‘My cup record isn’t amazing but the mentality we want to build here is for winning to be a constant,’ said Dyche.
‘Sir Alex Ferguson had it for years at Man United. We are nowhere near that but regardless of what the game is, we can put out a side pulling in the right direction and to win it.’
Dyche welcomes back Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gueye from suspension and urges: ‘We want Goodison to be rocking and we want to keep our momentum.’
Sean Dyche is eager to be the man to bring to an end Everton’s 28-year trophy drought
The Toffees manager is inspired by Man United’s trophy dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson
As a player, Dyche captained Chesterfield in an FA Cup semi-final in 1997 but failed to have a run in any competition as Burnley boss as he prioritised staying in the top flight.
‘Trust me, you don’t try to lose a cup. At the end of the day, I’ve said it for years as well, the Premier League thing with the kudos, the money, the feel, everybody wants the Premier League.
‘Sometimes you have to weigh up what are the realities. I want a pride in these competitions.’
Evertonians have craved another trophy for the last 28 years and trying to reach a semi-final the night after a memorial service was held for late chairman Bill Kenwright will only add to the emotion.
