David Moyes thinks gritty Everton have coped with Joleon Lescott's departure

28 February 2010 00:56
Everton boss David Moyes believes his club are finally getting over Joleon Lescott's acrimonious move to Manchester City. [LNB]The £22million transfer last August which contributed to Everton's poor start to the season has made them stronger, he says. [LNB]Basically, they have got their grit back.[LNB] Gritty: David Moyes is pleased with his Everton team[LNB] 'I felt sorry for myself after 10 weeks of the season,' said Moyes, whose side are at Tottenham today. [LNB]'I was battered, had no players, was playing people out of position and having to use a lot of young kids in European games.[LNB] 'But I think that has made us a bit tougher again, and we say bring it on now, because this squad would have a good chance against anybody.'  Damaged Everton admit they have a mountain to climb to seize fourth spotMARTIN SAMUEL: Left back at home, Wayne Bridge let nobody down EVERTON FC

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