Everton legend Leighton Baines has revealed that his squad for the FA Cup third round match against Peterborough was chosen by Sean Dyche, who was sacked just hours before kick-off.
The Toffees confirmed Dyche had been sacked on Thursday afternoon at 4.25pm, ahead of the FA Cup clash which kicks off at 7.45pm.
Baines and current captain Seamus Coleman were put in charge of first team duties against The Posh.
Speaking before the match, Baines confirmed that Dyche had selected the team’s line-up for the match, despite his dismissal.
‘It’s been different. I discovered it today like everyone else,” Baines told BBC Sport.
“I found out today about the starting eleven, which was chosen beforehand and we have made a couple of small adjustments.
Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman were in charge of Everton’s FA Cup tie

The duo were installed as interim managers after Sean Dyche was sacked hours before kick-off.

Baines, left, revealed that Dyche had selected the team to face 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 competition that everyone enjoys. “The message to the players will be to go and produce a brilliant performance that is worthy of Goodison Park.”
Dyche’s latest team selection saw him make seven changes for the third round tie.
Joao Virginia made 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 as midfielders with Iliman Ndiaye and teenager Harrison Armstrong supporting Beto in attack.
Injuries meant that Everton could only name eight substitutes instead of the nine allowed, two of them goalkeepers.
With Dyche’s departure confirmed on Thursday afternoon, the 53-year-old was still on the matchday programme.
Dyche had expressed hope that Everton could use the FA Cup tie to “generate positive momentum”.

Dyche had expressed hope on the show that the FA Cup tie could generate positive momentum

Baines and Coleman were applauded by Everton fans before the game at Goodison Park.
Dyche leaves the club languishing one point above the relegation zone midway through the Premier League season.
The Merseyside side have collected 17 points from 19 matches so far this season, with the club winning just three of those games.
The 53-year-old was in the final months of his contract with Everton, but the hierarchy has decided to end his tenure now.
In a brief statement, the Merseyside team wrote: “Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as manager of the senior men’s first team with immediate effect.
‘Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer also left the Club.
‘The process to appoint a new Manager is underway and an update will be provided in due course.
“U18 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 surprise return to the Club.
The club’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, will now begin the search 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 will meet Everton officials, who are expected to include director of football Kevin Thelwell.