Cahill: 'Everton have lost their identity as a club'

Everton's latest 1-1 draw against Swansea caused disgruntled fans to call for Sam Allardyce to be sacked but, speaking to 'Goals on Sunday', Cahill believes the problem goes a little deeper than the manager.

After a disappointing campaign so far, the former Australia international believes the club's identity has been weakened, with confusion about who they are and where their future focus should be.

He said: ''It's confusing, they are confused too, they have lost their identity as a club, there is nothing they are really building around. Before there was a basis and a group of players that was built and we were adding to it.''

The former Everton midfielder added: ''Now it seems like they are just making signings and the chemistry is not there and on the pitch they are not linking well. It's difficult to watch because of the quality.''

Cahill, who made 278 performances for the Merseyside club, warned: ''You have to be careful what you wish for, if you want an owner with lots of money, they have that, but it doesn't always bring success overnight.''