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

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

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.

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David Moyes has urged Everton players and supporters to pull together and make their passion for the club clear when Villa visit on Wednesday night.

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.

Moyes said that after his first training sessions with the team, they are "in good spirits" and that they "had a bit of laughter, bit of fun as well". He added: "When things aren't as good, you need to find ways of keeping chins up and things bright."

"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 was granted a Goodison Park guard of honour when he left Everton to become Manchester United manager. He deserves to be carried into the new stadium in a Sedan Chair if he can keep this team in the Premier League.

David Moyes' return as Everton manager started off flat against Aston Villa as Toffees fans caused disbelief on Sky Sports.

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.