Everton have seen a number of their young prospects make an impact when it comes to training at Finch Farm, but not many have showcased their talent in the first team squad.
The Everton squad have now returned to training on the back of the final international break of the year.
David Moyes is preparing himself for life without Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye, who will be departing for the Africa Cup of Nations soon.
As a result, Moyes has introduced some of Everton’s academy players into training at Finch Farm over recent weeks.
The Toffees will also need to have one eye on developing their young prospects, with a real lack of impact coming from the academy into the first team.
Harrison Armstrong is impressing on loan at Preston North End having struggled to earn regular minutes under the 62-year-old.
However, Moyes may now have another youngster from Everton’s U21s side knocking on his door soon.
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Everton youngster must be catching David Moyes’ attention
Earlier this season, Everton called-up goalkeeper George Pickford to training with the first team.
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No relation to Jordan Pickford but the young shot stopper was impressing the coaches during his stint in first-team training.
The 18-year-old is finding it all too easy for Everton’s U21s side in the Premier League 2, where he has been able to keep four clean sheets.
That tally of clean sheets is double what any other goalkeeper has been able to achieve in the division this season.
Everton have also called-up goalkeeper Doug Lukjanciks to training over the recent international break.
Jordan Pickford has naturally played every minute in the Premier League for Everton this season, where he has been able to keep three clean sheets.
However, the 18-year-old, Pickford, may potentially be eyeing an opportunity in the men’s game to further his career over the coming months.
Pickford could benefit from a loan away from Everton
As other players have experienced, Everton is not necessarily the place for young players to express their talent at senior level.
This is something that the Friedkins will surely be keen to change over the coming years.
Aside from Armstrong, Isaac Heath is impressing during his own loan with Accrington Stanley in League Two.
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Ahead of Pickford is the likes of Mark Travers and even Tom King in the goalkeeping pecking order.
A loan away from Merseyside could be exactly what the 18-year-old goalkeeper may need to take his game to that next level.
As he continues to impress at U21 level, he must be banging on Moyes’ door at Finch Farm wanting more opportunities to come his way,