David Moyes has said he was almost sickened by football after resigning from Sunderland but believes the experience made him more determined to rekindle his fortunes with West Ham and Everton.

Moyes returns to the Stadium of Light with Everton on Monday for the first time since leaving Sunderland in 2017. The Scot tendered his resignation after the only relegation of his managerial career so that the then financially troubled club would not have to pay compensation for the remainder of his four-year contract.

The 62-year-old lasted 10 months on Wearside and won only six Premier League games during his one season. After sackings by Real Sociedad and Manchester United in his previous jobs, Moyes admits a third consecutive setback with Sunderland took a toll.

“It was a difficult period,” said the Everton manager. “I’m not sure there are many managers who have done the journey without having blips. It is a bit like Ange [Postecoglou] now having left Nottingham Forest. He will come back because Ange is a really good manager, there is no doubt about that.

“I think football can sicken you if you are not careful, so you have got to stay resolute, keep your head...