Sean Dyche insists he is focused on Burnley despite continued speculation surrounding Everton vacancy: 'I'm just getting on with what I do here'

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche hasn't been approached by Everton about their vacant managerial position but has not followed Sam Allardyce's lead by ruling himself out.

The Toffees have yet to appoint Ronald Koeman's successor since his sacking three-and-a-half weeks ago, with caretaker David Unsworth preparing for a fifth game at the helm this weekend.

Allardyce and Dyche were two of the first names in the frame when the Dutchman was dismissed, but with other targets emerging - including Watford's Marco Silva - the former England boss Allardyce publicly withdrew from contention.

Sean Dyche remains an outside favourite to replace Ronald Koeman at Everton

Dyche, who is preparing for Swansea's trip to Turf Moor on Saturday, was keen not to speak about the Toffees preferring to insist he is focused on his current position.

'It's amazing you're still asking. As I've said plenty of times before I'm just getting on with what I do here. Everyone must know that by now, surely,' he said.

'I'm at the stage I've always been at, I've had plenty of speculation, in a good way mostly, and that's part and parcel of everything we've achieved here. You get interest, whether it's me or my players. But I'm still here, simple as that.'

Dyche claims he has had no contact regarding the vacancy at Goodison Park

There is a sense that it would be better for the Clarets if the Toffees were to make their position known sooner rather than later, with Dyche's future being the dominant topic of discussion for several weeks now.

Midfielder Jack Cork, one of six England debutants during the international break, understands why the manager might be in demand but hopes it blows over.

But is yet to follow Sam Allardyce and rule himself out of contention for the position

'I would like him to stay, he's shown faith bringing me here and I'd like to repay that,' said the former Swansea player.

'There's not many English managers with a CV like his in the game, especially with what he's done at this club. He's got two promotions to his name and keeping the team up last year was a great achievement.

'If something does happen it's out of our control, we've got to keep doing what we're doing.'

England debutant and Burnley midfielder Jack Cork also hopes Dyche will remain at Turf Moor

There has been confusion over Burnley top-scorer Chris Wood's fitness during the international break, with the striker reduced to substitute appearances in each leg of New Zealand's World Cup play-off defeat by Peru.

Despite a regular first choice to lead the line for the All Whites, it was decided he was unable to manage 90 minutes due to an apparent hamstring issue.

The decision doesn't coincide with what the Burnley doctors concluded after their assessment cleared him for the long trip.

'I think over that side of the world they weren't sure he was ready to start for them, so we'll catch up with him on Friday,' Dyche added.

'Our medical team have obviously been in contact and I don't believe there's anything too major there, a bit of tightness, a bit of soreness maybe. We'll get eyes on him and see if he's fit.'