The Toffees’ youth revolution gains momentum as Bristol Rovers’ Ollie Dewsbury and former Spurs talent Jamel Beggs audition for roles within a completely revamped academy structure.
Everton's two trialists from the under-21s game against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night have now been named.
There has been a clear emphasis on signing young talent from around England for Everton this summer, with a number of deals already confirmed and some being reported.
Although a heavy focus will be on improving the senior squad in the summer transfer window, the Toffees are clearly also looking to improve their academy options. In order to head back in the right direction long-term.
When Everton announced their Under-21 line-up for the trip to Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night, one trialist was in the starting eleven while another was on the bench.
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As is standard practice with trialists, Everton didn't officially name who they were, but it's now been reported by The Bobble who was actually in the squad.
The second try list, which is the one who was on the bench against Shrewsbury, is Jamel Beggs, who left Tottenham in the summer at the end of his contract. The 18-year-old was with Spurs since the age of seven, and he's now on trial at Everton as he looks to earn a contract.
It's imperative that Everton improve their academy structure, and they are clearly looking to do so with new signings and staff changes.
There is no doubt Everton need to improve their first-team player options, but it's also crucial that they continuously look to improve their academy.
Everton won't truly see the fruits of their labor for a long period of time, but it's encouraging to see that they are planning for the long term rather than just the immediate future.