Everton boss Frank Lampard insists he can handle their relegation battle as he prepares to face Burnley tomorrow.
Everton and Burnley have the advantage of games in hand over their relegation rivals but Sean Dyche's side can heap the pressure on the Toffees with a win as they would move to within one point of their 17th-placed opponents.
However Lampard insists he is relishing the challenge ahead as he looks to keep the Toffees in the Premier League.
"There are nine games to go after this for us, but it's a big pressure game. It's what we're here for. It's a big deal," he said.
"We're in the reality that we're near the bottom of the table, fighting to stay in the league. The club will be very focused and very understanding of that.
"Tension can be a good thing, it can also go the other way. I don't feel tense, I feel excited with the level of the game and the competitive nature of this game."
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