Everton star Tyler Dibling and David Moyes
Everton star Tyler Dibling and David Moyes
The Scotsman has been reluctant to trust him, with Dibling playing just 513 minutes across all competitions last season.
Moyes' hand has been forced by Jack Grealish's disciplinary issues, but the 20-year-old has responded well to being in the limelight.
Dibling proved himself to his manager and Hill Dickinson Stadium supporters with his latest performance, showing what Moyes has been waiting for.
He may not have got on the scoresheet, with Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall getting the credit, but he deserves his flowers as well.
How did Tyler Dibling perform vs Coventry?
Dibling made his first top-flight start since January, and he lasted 73 minutes, before being replaced by Brennan Johnson.
The young winger created one chance and had one touch in the opposition box, per FotMob data.
That data may not jump off the page, however, he was constantly bypassing the opponent’s defensive line with eight line-breaking passes.
He was vital to the Blues breaking down the Sky Blues, and was only dispossessed once in the clash.
Moyes typically likes his attackers to help out when the Toffees don't have the ball and Dibling recorded seven defensive contributions.
The ex-Southampton man made three clearances, two tackles, one recovery and one interception in the contest.
What's next for Dibling at Everton?
Jamie Redknapp summed up Dibling's situation perfectly, when he spoke about his before kick-off.
The Sky Sports pundit said: "Yeah, it hasn't quite happened for him since he came from Southampton, loads of ability,"
Dibling now needs a run in the side, to gain more confidence, and then the goals will come.
Whether that actually happens is down to Moyes, but he surely can't drop him after an impressive display against the promoted side.
Dibling will be desperate to get back on the pitch, and continue to impress his manager.
Things look like they are finally coming together for the England Under-21 international, and he needs everything to keep going well to keep up the momentum.
Hopefully, he can start adding contributions when he gets on the pitch, and ensure that Moyes can't possibly drop him from the line-up.