The message from a manager is something that defines performances. Slight tweaks and offering players the opportunity to impress was the order of the day. More emphasis on attacking football, while remaining resolute is music to all our ears. A first three points is a small step, but a hugely welcomed one.

David Moyes’s clever change relights fire inside Everton’s forgotten talisman - The Toffees stunned Spurs in a rampant first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s throwback display representing the veter

A look at the changes to Everton's starting 11 that David Moyes could make for the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion

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.

Everton moved four points clear of the relegation zone by beating Tottenham 3-2 and Iliman Ndiaye says David Moyes has already brought this one quality back to the Blues

The incoming manager set out his stall as he spoke to the media - and was forceful in his messages to the players about what is required