Iliman Ndiaye was one of several African standout performers during a manic weekend of FA Cup third-round action in England, as the Senegal attacker demonstrated why he might hold the key to survival for incoming Everton head coach David Moyes.

David Moyes says rejoining Everton was "too big an opportunity to turn down" after replacing Sean Dyche to become Toffees manager for the second time.

INTERVIEW: Back at Goodison Park after nearly 12 years away, the Scottish manager explains to Richard Jolly why a second stint was so tempting and how he plans to steer Everton out of a relegation bat

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.

David Moyes admits his return to Goodison Park is a "sticking plaster" solution to Everton's relegation issues but is confident they can escape the drop and return to the heights he led them to for 11 years in his first spell.

David Moyes has confirmed that Leighton Baines will be part of his Everton coaching staff. Moyes has returned as Blues boss as he succeeds Sean Dyche in the hot seat. Dyche was sa