Source: Eurosport
Moyes on Euro recovery mission
David Moyes is determined that Everton will restore their battered reputation in Europe on Thursday.[LNB] Benfica arrive at Goodison Park after inflicting a damaging 5-0 defeat on his side in Lisbon. That was Everton's heaviest loss in continental competition and the scars are still healing.[LNB] However they remain among the favourites to progress from Group I in the Europa League, and Moyes said: "We do not use the word revenge but pride is at stake. We are hurting from the Benfica game and the result."[LNB] He added: "Hopefully we can do something about it. We want to progress in the group, that is the important thing. [LNB] "It is great we are talking about expectations in Europe because that has not been the case for a long time. [LNB] "We are going to have a go and get a result. A point would not be a bad thing the way the group is going. [LNB] "The key is to qualify, that's our aim and we could find ourselves closer to that target tomorrow. But we have to play much better than we did in Lisbon."[LNB] Even though Benfica are without a victory in seven European matches on the road, Moyes is not underestimating his opponents.[LNB] He said: "I think they will play the same way as they did at home. There are a really good side. They may well topple Porto, who have dominated for years, and win the league. [LNB] "We do know the dangers Benfica pose but it is not easy to stop them. However I hope we can cause them some problems on our own ground."
