Everton have some really exciting youngsters coming through their Finch Farm academy.
Justin Clarke has really impressed with the under-21s, and David Moyes has actually promoted him to first-team training on a number of occasions.
Clarke, who joined as a 16-year-old from Wimbledon in 2024, is expected to be one of the next in line to make his debut under the Scotsman.
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There is another very talented teenager in Everton’s youth ranks, and he’s probably even closer to getting his debut.
He may even provide Thierno Barry with competition in the second half of the season with the way he’s going.
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Braiden Graham is absolutely flying for Everton’s under-21s
Braiden Graham has been one to watch for some time, as Moyes has been informed about just how good a finisher the young striker is.
Graham joined the Toffees from Irish club Linfield in 2024 and has quickly cemented himself as perhaps the best youngster at Finch Farm.
After a prolific season with the under-18s last season, the 2007-born has stepped up to the reserve side and has continued to net at a prolific rate.
Braiden Graham is doing things Beto and Thierno Barry could only dream of… 😳
Graham was in action against Manchester City’s under-21s today and he scored in the 3-2 victory playing as a winger.
That was his 12th goal of the season in just 19 starts, so the next natural step in his career is either a loan or being involved more predominantly in the first team.
Moyes did name him on the bench against Nottingham Forest last month and in the FA Cup defeat to Sunderland.
What David Moyes has said about Braiden Graham
Earlier this month, Moyes was actually asked about Graham in a press-conference and the Scotsman explained what he needs to improve to get into his squad.
“I think Braiden is doing well,” the Everton manager said.
“It’s probably at the moment that we need him to build up his physicality and his all-round speed. We’re pleased that we’re getting some of the young boys a chance to be around it. We’ll see how they continue.”
The 18-year-old has quite a slight frame at the moment, so he may be best off the left in men’s football until he develops physically to play the number nine role.
With Jack Grealish injured and set to be on the sidelines for at least three months, that actually could be a possibility.
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