Everton manager David Moyes said on Monday he was confident in his ability to lead the Merseyside club to better days again, almost 12 years after his first spell in charge during which they had their only top-four finish of the last 37 years.

Moyes spent 11 years at Goodison Park before moving to Manchester United in 2013. The 61-year-old Scot replaces Sean Dyche, who was sacked on Thursday hours before Everton beat third-tier Peterborough 2-0 in the FA Cup third round.

The Toffees, who stand 16th in the Premier League, host Aston Villa on Wednesday having won one of their last 11 league games and only three all season.