Gravesen returned to Goodison Park yesterday on a loan deal from Celtic, with Moyes handing the Dane a second debut in the 2-1 win at Bolton.

With the game poised at 1-1, Gravesen came on just after the hour and turned the tide Everton's way as Bolton had previously dominated the match at the Reebok Stadium.

It was Gravesen's 89th-minute corner that led to Joleon Lescott heading home the winner to send Everton up to second in the Premier League table behind Merseyside rivals Liverpool.

Moyes was understandably delighted with the part Gravesen played in the game, believing the midfielder is "back where he belongs" after selling him three years ago to Real Madrid.

"For the first time I knew there were people behind me I could bring on and change the game from the bench," said Moyes.

"We haven't had that in Everton an awful lot, but today I was able to look around and see if we could alter the game slightly.

"We had forwards and midfielders on the bench, people who could create teams, and in the end Tommy came on and he was a calming influence. He was the big difference."

Referring to Gravesen's deadline-day move, Moyes added: "He didn't take much convincing to come back.

"I just said to him that's probably the first time supporters have chanted his name in three years.

"But we know all about Tommy, and he knows he has come here to compete for a place and he is happy with that.

"We need to get him as fit as we can to play in the Premier League, but you can see the difference he made, while he helped others with chances."

The game started perfectly for new £11.25million club record signing Ayegbeni Yakubu when he tapped home the opener in the 11th minute after sterling work by strike partner Andrew Johnson.

Bolton then controlled the game, but had to wait until the 55th minute for the equaliser when Nicolas Anelka volleyed home.

Then came Gravesen's introduction, with the home side ultimately slumping to their fourth defeat in five league games.

Disappointed Wanderers boss Sammy Lee, who had earlier this week bemoaned 'leaks' from certain players regarding apparent unrest in the dressing room, could not fault the application of his team.

"I am bitterly disappointed for the players because you don't always get what you deserve in this game," said Lee.

"I am not making excuses, far from it, but the commitment they showed today was absolutely terrific.

"It's always important for a manager, particularly in the position we are in at the moment, that the players show full commitment.

"I mentioned this week about things leaking out and malignant rumours, and I understand why people are unhappy if they aren't in the side.

"But what I want from players is total commitment, and that for me was the most pleasing thing. That was totally evident."

Lee, though, was far from happy with his side's defending for both goals, adding: "I was concerned the way they got through us in the later stages of the game.

"It was a bit too easy for them, and if you don't keep a clean sheet then you don't win many football matches.

"People say it was a great game, an open game but for the coaches it was probably too open.

"I wasn't happy with our defending at all. But it's not just the back four, it's the team as a whole, and that is something we will be working on in the future."