Everton prospect Braiden Graham has been involved in senior training again at Finch Farm.
David Moyes has been working with a limited group of players over the last week given the international break.
Moyes called up numerous youth players to senior training at Everton last week, but Graham was not involved.
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Everton striker Braiden Graham. Everton manager David Moyes.
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The 18-year-old has now returned to Finch Farm training with the first-team and he has immediately made an impact.
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Braiden Graham called up to Everton senior training
Graham did not start for Everton’s U21s on Friday, with images later emerging of the forward training with the senior side.
Although the youngster did come off the bench for Everton’s U21s, he clearly put a lot of effort into impressing Moyes at Finch Farm.
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One image shared by the club through their website showed Graham battling for the ball with Merlin Rohl as he slid in for the ball.
Moyes held concerns about Graham’s physicality, with the 18-year-old’s slim stature leaving the Everton boss uncertain over his ability to play above youth level.
It was apparent that this was not proving an issue for the young prospect when challenging the senior players for possession of the ball.
Interestingly, U21s manager Paul Tait admitted Graham is not strong enough to be the lone striker for Moyes in the top flight.
The Everton youth team boss did, however, suggest that Graham could be an option from the wing.
Given what is on the line for Everton in the remaining seven games of the season, a debut for Graham feels very unlikely.
Moyes wants to see Tyler Dibling prove himself in pre-season, and that could also offer Graham an opportunity to showcase his ability.
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