David Moyes has been impressed with Harrison Arsmstrong’s start to life at Preston North End. The Everton manager agonised over whether to allow the youngster to leave on loan this season, ultimately deciding to sanction his exit on deadline day.

The hope was that Armstrong would receive more first team minutes at Deepdale and that the additional exposure would boost his development.

That decision appears to be paying off for the teenager, who has broken into the Preston first team despite their promising start to the campaign. He has quickly become a fan favourite as the Championship side build what they hope will be a promotion push.

Moyes was present at his former club on Tuesday night to watch Armstrong...