Everton boss David Moyes has backed Paul Hart to turn Portsmouth around after their narrow win at Fratton Park.

French striker Louis Saha struck in the 42nd minute to stretch Everton's winning run to four matches but the visitors rode their luck, especially in the second half.

But Moyes has backed Pompey to turn their season around and said: "Paul is doing a great job. His squad was only put together at the last minute and he had a lot of things taken away from him.

"You could see the attitude of his players - they gave him everything right until the last minute.

"It's also good to see how the supporters backed their team today.

"Portsmouth are only seven games into the season and football changes around very quickly."

Moyes added: "We came under a lot of pressure which was to be expected.

"But I'm really pleased at the way we handled it and came out in the end. A 1-0 would have done me before the game.

"I would have liked to have won in better style but I'm happy with the three points.

"I'm fairly pleased with our run. We can play much better and haven't hit the form I'd expect us to. We can play far better.

"But if you keep clean sheets you have a lot better chance of winning."