Everton boss David Moyes was happier with the way his team performed against Manchester United in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States. The friendly, which took place overnight in Atlanta, finished 2-2 and saw James Tarkowski get some valuable minutes under his belt as he continues his return from his hamstring injury. "We had a team which was more equipped to have a chance of being more competitive," said Moyes.
Everton boss David Moyes was happier with the way his team performed against Manchester United in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States.
The friendly, which took place overnight in Atlanta, finished 2-2 and saw James Tarkowski get some valuable minutes under his belt as he continues his return from his hamstring injury.
"We had a team which was more equipped to have a chance of being more competitive," said Moyes. "We were nowhere near in the first or the second game as we didn't have enough players fit enough, but we're just starting to get one or two back.
"In the first game we were five players out of position trying to find a team. But I thought it was better [against Manchester United], I thought we played much better.
"We've picked up, but not enough, and I would have hoped that we'd be much further down the line than we've been.
"I think there will be deals next week. I think we're getting much closer, but I've got to say that I felt that four or five weeks ago as well. But obviously we're getting near the tickly bits and we've got to get some things done.
"We know that we have to make several additions and more. Even for the numbers, we might even have people in the squad who we'd like to put them out on loan or do other things with them. So we're needing generally to add to the squad and we need to get some of the main players in quickly."
Following the conclusion of the Premier League Summer Series, the Toffees will return home and turn their attention to hosting Roma at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.
"That'll be a great occasion for us all," added Moyes. "For us all to go down there and see what it looks like, and hopefully a good day of weather and fill the place out.
"I would love to be able to have a couple of players which I could tell the crowd 'this is the start'.
"But if not, the big sign is that we should have Jarrad [Brainthwaite] back in training when we return on Wednesday - with a bit of luck."
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