Signed by Moyes in 2005, Ruddy made one first team appearance for Everton in 2006 when replacing the dismissed Iain Turner against Blackburn. Moyes’ men clung on for a 1-0 victory.

Penning a three-year-deal with the Carrow Road side, Ruddy could face the Goodison men in a pre-season friendly on July 31.

Last season, Ruddy played a major role in Motherwell securing a top five Scottish Premier League as the 23-year-old spent a season-long loan at Fir Park.

Moyes has admitted Everton’s three friendlies Down Under have come sooner than he would have liked.

The side’s first pre-season match of the tour arrives on Saturday when Everton take on Sydney FC before next Wednesday’s test against Melbourne Heart and then Brisbane Roar on July 17.

Naturally the manager is looking forward to the clashes but has voiced concerns the fixtures are a little premature.

“Normally I would train the boys a lot longer before we start but this has been pushed in a bit quicker so we’re doing what we can to be ready for the games,” he said.

“I’m not sure what condition or form we’ll be in but the key for us is to use these games to get ready for the Premier League.

“When people come to see you they want to see you hit the ground running. But you must remember that we only started training last Thursday and we’ve done a little bit over here.”