SEAN Dyche believes speculation over his future is a compliment to Burnley after insisting he'd had no contact with Everton.

The Toffees still haven't appointed a permanent replacement for Ronald Koeman and while it now looks unlikely they will make a move for Dyche he remains an outside candidate.

"It is a compliment in a sense that we're doing well as a club and a group of players," he said.

"You want your players to be recognised because it’s a sign the team are doing well, but the trouble for a club like Burnley is the vultures might start circling. I’m part of that, so that happens from time to time.

"But I’m still here five years in and that’s a marker in itself. Five years is remarkable, I know how hard it is. I listen to stories from managers direct and there’s some very tough situations out there.

"Everyone at this club knows where they are, that’s the bit I enjoy here and that’s the good side.

"At another club it might not be as clear as that. There can be all different challenges."

Dyche was again asked if he wanted to rule himself out of the job, but said his commitment to the Clarets was clear based on the five years he has spent at the club.

"I shouldn’t have to say that because it’s not my story," he said.

"I’ve said it 5,000 times since I’ve been at the club and I’m still here, so that’s a measure in itself.

"Five years is a long time in this game and I’ve had numerous links, some closer than others, but I just say I’m getting on with it, as I always have.

"There’s no contact, so it’s not my situation."