David Moyes spoke of his relief after Everton finally ended their winless start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Birmingham City.

The Toffees were bottom of the table after picking up just three points from the first 18 on offer via three draws.

However, an own goal from Roger Johnson in the opening minutes of the second half and a late second from Tim Cahill finally ended their frustrating run of results.

"We thoroughly deserved our victory," claimed Moyes.

"At half-time I was thinking 'here we go again', but we got the own goal – and I said I'd take an own goal or a deflection – so it got us off and running.

"I have to praise the players for how well they passed the ball. They moved it really well and created chances.

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"Birmingham don't lose many here and there was a bit of relief on our part, but anybody who has watched us cannot say we have not played well.

"But we kept another clean sheet away from home again today and they were unbeaten here for a long time, so it was a good result."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email