Ashley Cole has explained the role he takes up on Everton matchdays including why he sits with the club's analysts for much of the games.
And the new coach has revealed the influence that former Blues midfielder Lee Carsley has had on his backroom career so far and his decision to come to Finch Farm.
Shortly after the arrival of Frank Lampard as the club's new manager, Cole was confirmed as a new part of the club's coaching staff - joining Joe Edwards, Paul Clement and Chris Jones in coming to Merseyside.
Quickly after his arrival, Evertonians noticed the hands-on approach that Cole has taken as part of pre-match warmup drills, while others have spotted the former Chelsea left-back sitting with club analysts while games are taking place.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Blues, he has explained what his role entails before and during each 90 minutes.
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Cole remarked: "Just warming up the defenders, we're talking about the principles of how we want to set up and the objective of what we want to do as centre-halves or full backs.
"Whatever that is, it's my role is to get them ready for what they're just about to hit for 90 minutes.
"I usually take it nice and light with them, just getting some key details into him.
"I speak with Joe Edwards giving him a bit of tactical insight at times, because it's sometimes difficult to be on the same level as the pitch to really understand people's shapes and formations.
"I sit up there and give tactical analysis on formation and key players."
Cole will split his time at Everton with continuing to work with England's under-21 setup in the future.
The Three Lions boss Carsley remains a popular figure at Goodison Park, and the club's new coach has described the influence he had in his decision to come to Finch Farm.
"I had a brief conversation that the possibility [of joining Everton] could be popping up," he added.
"He [Carsley] gave me a bit of background on the club and the expectation from the fans, but as a guy he's been brilliant.
"In terms of my development he's been great. He gave me a lot of licence with the U21s to get on the grass and coach, really finding myself as a coach.
"Now I feel I've really kicked on, due to the fact he's been so great and open with me. He's been great for me, I'm in contact with him nearly every day.
"He's been fantastic, fantastic.
"I think it's important I stay in and around England, and hopefully that will improve my development and make me a better coach."
