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Everton assistant Graeme Jones admits to challenge in marrying styles

Image: Graeme Jones: Has praised the quality of the Everton squad

New assistant manager Graeme Jones believes Roberto Martinez faces a challenge to change Everton's style.

Confident

Jones, who was officially confirmed in his post on Thursday, admits it is a step up for everyone who has made the switch from Wigan but one they are confident about making. "It wasn't a difficult decision to join Everton but it was a difficult decision to leave Wigan because I had four years there as a player and four years there as assistant manager," he added. "You have a certain attachment to any club - if I have eight years at Everton it would certainly be difficult to leave. "You meet good people but we felt like the time was right, the opportunity was right and we took it. We are ready to go. "It is the next step for us and it's a huge club with huge tradition. "You notice the great standards straight away when dealing with the people in and around the club. The club motto (Nothing but the best) certainly rings true."

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