David Moyes has told Tyler Dibling that learning from Jack Grealish should be part of his Everton education as he backed the young winger to impress with time.

The 19-year-old was Everton’s most expensive summer signing for an initial £35m from Southampton but has had a difficult start, including being withdrawn after 45 minutes of his full Premier League debut for the club against Crystal Palace. Dibling could get another opportunity at Manchester City on Saturday with the on-loan Grealish ineligible to face his parent club. But, even if the winger misses out, Moyes insists he has been impressed by the new arrival and studying Grealish at close quarters will only accelerate Dibling’s development.

The Everton manager said: “I’m hoping that Tyler picks up on what he’s seen from Jack, but it’s never easy. When you sign players it’s not easy for it all to fall into place right away, especially in a world where everything is expected so quick.

“I’ve already said to him: ‘You should be watching Jack and seeing what he does.’ But Tyler’s a really good footballer. I’ve been really impressed by his football since he’s been here. He just needs to take a bit...