Rafael Benitez's exit after just seven months in charge leaves owner Farhad Moshiri hunting his sixth manager in six years and McFadden believes they desperately need someone to give them a lift.

"Nobody seems to know where Everton are going," he told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "They've got good players but need inspiration, some organisation and to show the fight and passion the fans demand."

First-team coach Duncan Ferguson inspired the fans when he took charge in December 2019, while Derby manager Wayne Rooney has been linked with a return to his boyhood club.

"They need someone who can manage the players but also has good man-management around the club," added McFadden. "Someone who can create harmony, make you want to turn up and do your best.

"Wayne is obviously doing a remarkable job at Derby, it's natural he would be linked. I just hope they do the job properly this time."