David Moyes praised Aston Villa's squad building after his Everton side lost 1-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.

England striker Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game at Goodison Park as David Moyes' return as manager of the Toffees saw the Merseysiders' defeated by Unai Emery's men

Ahead of the defeat to Aston Villa, David Moyes laid down the gauntlet to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who should p*ss off now in a bid.

David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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

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David Moyes suffered defeat on his return as Everton manager after Ollie Watkins' second-half strike secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.

"Obviously it's been a bit of a whirlwind. Sean Dyche left a group of players that have great character and a great attitude, I'm really pleased to take over that. What I need to do is add quality and find a way of getting results but you can't change the whole thing around straight away.

David Moyes' return to Everton was ruined by Ollie Watkins' second-half winning goal for Aston Villa in the Premier League. Manager Moyes was taking charge of the Toffees after replacing Sean Dyche, who was sacked last week, but there was little joy for the Scot almost 12 years after leaving the club for Manchester United.

David Moyes said he had witnessed the scale of the task he faces to keep Everton in the Premier League after a dismal 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Match report and free highlights as David Moyes second reign as Everton manager starts in defeat courtesy of Ollie Watkins ninth Premier League goal of the season; Toffees remain 16th just a point out