Everton legends Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines take charge of their FA Cup tie as former England left back reveals sacked Sean Dyche picked the team

Everton legend Leighton Baines has revealed his team was picked for the FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough by Sean Dyche, who was sacked just hours before kick-off.

The Toffees confirmed Dyche had been dismissed at 4.25pm ​​on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the FA Cup match which started at 7.45pm.

Baines and current captain Seamus Coleman were put in charge of first-team duties against The Posh.

Before the match, Baines confirmed that the team’s line-up for the match had been selected by Dyche, despite his dismissal.

‘It’s been different. I found out today like everyone else,” Baines told BBC Sport.

‘I only found out today that the starting eleven has been selected in advance and that we have made a few minor adjustments.

The duo were appointed as interim coaches after Sean Dyche was sacked hours before kick-off

Baines, left, revealed Dyche had selected the team to play Peterborough in the FA Cup

‘It’s different, but it’s football, it’s our job. It’s a different kind of day, but it’s just the things we do all the time.

‘It’s a cup match that everyone enjoys. The message to the players will be: go put in a brilliant performance worthy of Goodison Park.’

In Dyche’s final team selection, he had made seven changes for the third round tie.

Joao Virginia was given a rare start in goal, with Nathan Patterson, Jake O’Brien, Michael Keane, Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy forming the backline.

Idrissa Gana Gueye and Orel Mangala were named in midfield, while Iliman Ndiaye and teenager Harrison Armstrong supported Beto in attack.

Due to injuries, Everton were only able to name eight substitutes instead of the nine allowed, including two goalkeepers.

After Dyche’s departure was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, the 53-year-old continued to feature on the matchday programme.

Dyche had expressed hope that Everton could use the FA Cup tie to ‘build positive momentum’.

Dyche had expressed hope in the program that the FA Cup tie could generate positive momentum

Baines and Coleman were applauded by Everton fans ahead of the match at Goodison Park

Dyche leaves the club languishing one point above the relegation zone halfway through the Premier League season.

The Merseyside team has collected 17 points from 19 games so far this season, with the club also winning just three of those games.

The 53-year-old was in the final few months of his contract with Everton, but the hierarchy have decided to end his tenure now.

In a short statement, the Merseyside team wrote: ‘Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.

‘Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer have also left the Club.

‘The process to appoint a new manager is ongoing and an update will be provided in due course.

‘Under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman will take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis.’

Former Everton manager David Moyes is being considered for a shock return to the club

The club’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, will now begin the hunt for Dyche’s successor.

David Moyes is being considered for an emotional return to Goodison Park, having previously served as manager from February 2002 to May 2013.

More will become clear on Friday when Moyes meets with Everton officials, including football director Kevin Thelwell.