Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has refused to take credit for standing by manager David Moyes.

He said: "I don't deserve any praise for sticking with David, because you would have to be beyond crazy not to.

"He was one of four names to replace Walter Smith. Within five minutes of meeting him, I crossed the rest off. One thing I have done over 40 years is recognise talent, and I thought this guy was special.

"It was 20 to one in the morning at my home, and my wife Jenny asked if he wanted eggs on toast. He said, 'Aye,' then added, 'you'll not be going down, by the way'.

"We were struggling at the time, but we scored 27 seconds into his first game, and I thought, "He's my man". What he's done is a miracle. He has taken this club by the scruff of the neck and given Evertonians reason to believe again.

"I sense there is a lot of support for us. Down in London, people say, 'Excuse me, I just want to wish you luck in the final'.

"There is a buzz towards Everton, and I think Chelsea know that."