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Everton's new assistant manager Sammy Lee has pulled out of a Liverpool Legends event ahead of the upcoming Merseyside derby.

Lee has joined Everton as a member of the backroom staff following Sam Allardyce's appointment as manager on Thursday.

He is set to be in the dugout for Allardyce's first match as boss against Huddersfield on Saturday, before the Merseyside derby the following week.

Lee was due to be the main attraction at 'An Evening with Sammy Lee' the night before the local rival's clash next weekend.

However following his appointment at Goodison Park, the 58-year-old has now withdrawn from the ticketed event.

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Born in Liverpool, Lee made his debut for the Reds in 1976, before going on to make nearly 200 appearances for the club.

He also had two periods on the coaching staff at Anfield, from the 'boot room' days of 1993-2004, and later from 2008-2011.

Allardyce spoke highly of Lee during his first press conference as Manager.

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When asked how he felt about Lee joining the club he said, “The wee man... nothing wrong with that.

"I am delighted he has come with me, he has a great working relationship. I can’t do it all on my own.

"We are close to Ryland Morgan. He was a performance analysis man and he gives us an edge on the tactical side of things.

"Nutrition values, rest and sleep deprivation that slides in nicely with all the coaching we do. That will hopefully be finished off next week along with the staff who are already here.”