Sean Dyche reveals what Everton 'have to do' after being left 'surprised' by reports

Sean Dyche is challenging his Everton players to “change the story” so the narrative around the club does not become one of missed opportunities.

Everton suffered an opening day defeat to Fulham that caused frustration but did contain positives, with the hosts creating a series of gilt-edged chances. Opposition goalkeeper Bernd Leno was forced into nine saves as he denied the likes of Neal Maupay and Abdoulaye Doucoure - while the bar prevented Nathan Patterson from opening his Everton account.

Dyche is well aware of his side’s history of creating chances but failing to take them - an issue that was a theme of last season. And while he is seeking to address that through the transfer market, and believes his attacking options are stronger than the last campaign, he is urging his established Blues to seize the initiative themselves.

He hopes that by doing that the squad can create a positive connection with the fanbase that repays supporters for their “powerful” backing of the team through tough times, something he was reminded of recently while having a drink down Lark Lane.

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Dyche acknowledged it had been frustrating to watch Everton dominate the first half last week but then get hit with a late sucker punch. Asked how he can try and ensure the same pattern is not repeated through the season, he said: “The biggest thing to conquer is to change our story. It is our job to change the story. I thought last week was a good performance. One report said they professionally dominated the game, which surprised me.

"Most Evertonians would say that is the kind of