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Farhad Moshiri has said David Unsworth “embodies the spirit” of Everton and is firmly in the running to become the new manager on a permanent basis.

Unsworth recorded the first win of his temporary tenure with a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Watford at Goodison on Sunday.

The 44-year-old, who stepped up from his role as under-23 boss following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month, has made no secret of his desire to take the role full-time.

And it appears Everton majority shareholder Moshiri regards Unsworth as a serious contender for the position.

Sky Sports presenter Jim White tweeted on Monday morning claiming Moshiri, a close associate, had told him: “Unsworth embodies the spirit of Everton and is on the shortlist to be boss.”

Former England boss Sam Allardyce is keen on replacing Koeman, while Burnley manager Sean Dyche and Watford's Marco Silva are also in the running.