Everton manager David Moyes ready to take his relationship with Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio to the next level

Everton manager David Moyes appeared to hint that he’s ready to become increasingly intimate with Sunderland counterpart Paolo Di Canio.

Moyes was caught off-guard by some surprise physical contact from the Italian ahead of Saturday’s match at the Stadium of Light. The Toffees boss appeared to hint that he was impressed by Di Canio’s hugging skills.

He said: “I got a cuddle before kick-off. I don’t know him that well, but he’s started off very well.”

OTP senses a second date is on the cards.

Of course, it’s all news to the BBC Gossip Column, which seems to think Carlos Cuellar was the man uttering those words.