Everton’s spirit is best in the league, says Moyes

EVERTON would be champions of England and Europe if teams were judged on spirit alone, according to Blues boss David Moyes.

The Scot has been delighted with the form his injury-ravaged squad have maintained in recent months, and they take a record of just one league defeat in 11 to Blackburn tonight.

Moyes refuses to give up on qualifying for the Champions League, although their current sixth spot will ensure their participation in the Europa League, next season’s rebranded UEFA Cup.