Moyes buoyant after perfect start

He will take a keen interest in the draw for the last 32 on Friday after the Toffees finished the group stages with a 100% record.

Goals from Andrew Johnson, Phil Jagielka and substitute James Vaughan gave them a superb 3-2 victory against AZ Alkmaar in Holland, and Moyes said: "We are enjoying the experience and are looking comfortable at this level. We are looking forward to the draw and the next stage of the competition."

Everton got off to a perfect start and took the lead after just 63 seconds when Johnson shook off the attentions of David Mendes da Silva to score at the near post. AZ equalised through Graziano Pelle in the 17th minute but Everton regained the lead two minutes before half-time.

Jagielka headed home after a shot from Joleon Lescott had been cleared off the line - his first goal for the club following his £4.5million move from Sheffield United in the summer. AZ, however, drew level for the second time in the 66th minute when Kew Jaliens was left unmarked at the back post to head home.

But Everton grabbed the winner in the 80th minute when Vaughan showed a cool head to send his effort into the corner after being set up by Anichebe. It ended AZ's proud home record in Europe stretching back over 32 games.

Moyes said: "I am really pleased to come here and get a positive result. I did not tell the players about AZ's record. They did not need to hear it. But they were very pleased after the game to find out what they had achieved in difficult circumstances.

"While I was disappointed that we gave away a couple of cheap goals, we have to look on the positive side."