Everton boss David Moyes has paid tribute to Tony Pulis and his success at Stoke City.

It was in the Championship where Moyes first encountered Stoke boss Tony Pulis, then in charge of Gillingham.

And the Scot has been impressed with the manner in which his counterpart has turned the Potters into a side which can survive in the top flight after a successful first season in the Premier League.

"Tony is beginning to look as if he has got a side which is establishing itself in the Premier League," said Moyes.

"They have made a really good, healthy start this season and Stoke don't look as if they are one of the sides that people are talking about that could do down."