Everton lost on Saturday 1-0, after Matias Soule’s goal struck in the second-half. But Moyes was left pleased for his team to make their debut at the club’s new stadium.

“The first half was okay, the second half we weren’t so good,” said Moyes. 

“I think it does (feel like home). It’s going to take a bit of us getting used to it completely but it’s a great stadium and hopefully it’s a chance to see some really good players and good teams in future.

“It’s brilliant for the football club. For my journey as well – I’ve had lots of different twists and turns – but overall I think the football club has been so desperate for this situation to arise with the new stadium. I think it’s a wonderful stadium, it’s a step up, certainly, from Goodison and I think for Everton Football Club it’s a real positive step.”

On Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s debut, he added: “I thought Kiernan did well. I thought he gave us some quality and you could see the difference in his levels with some of the things he did, which were very good, so I’m really pleased with that part.”