David Moyes said he had seen positive signs from his Everton players but remains of the belief that the group needs strengthening

David Moyes has returned to Everton after more than a decade away, and the former Manchester United and West Ham boss has learned the size of the task facing him

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Moyes beat Fulham in his first game as Everton manager in 2002, but never looked like repeating the trick here. Villa, relative equals during his previous spell at Goodison, are now light years ahead.

Football is filled with cautionary tales of managers who failed to shine after returning to a former club - but does that really matter?

Whether newly-appointed Everton manager David Moyes can get him back to his best remains to be seen. The 12-cap Ghana international could suit Premier League football with his quick feet. But his Lyon woes put him in similar company to the currently struggling attackers at Goodison Park.

David Moyes is due to promote head of academy goalkeeping David Lucas to a first-team role as he continues to shape an Everton backroom team that will be re-assessed in the summer

David Moyes’ 11 years at Goodison are remembered fondly despite a curt departure to Manchester United in 2013. Time healed wounds, as Moyes himself proved that he can return to a club and do better. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Live coverage of David Moyes' press conference at Finch Farm to preview Sunday's Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur

Former Everton defender Alan Stubbs, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Toffees' survival chances and David Moyes' return as manager: "I think this Everton squad is slightly better than last season and I just look at the teams below, even though they have picked up points, I still do think there are three teams worse than Everton.

Everton host Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park this Sunday with both sides desperate for a win.David Moyes’ homecoming was spoilt by Aston Villa in the Toffees’ last game as they lost 1-0 at