Everton U23s secure fine win at Sheffield Utd

Everton U23s currently 1-0 down at Sheff Untd in Premier League Cup. Terrible mistake by Leban in goal.

It’s on Sheff Utd YouTube if interested.

Kouyate heads the equaliser.

Mills gets a second a few minutes before half-time from a deep corner from Warrington.

The Kouyate goal came from a fantastic cross from Hunt, playing (unusually) at left-back and being one of the better players on the pitch in the first half.

Andrew - why Hunt at left-back do you think? Really unusual for him!

Certainly deserving to be 2-1 up at half-time after a disaster from Leban for their goal. Hunt having a decent game, Welch looking composed playing ball out from the back, starting off our attacks, Warrington having his usual busy game in midfield and Kouyate lively up front.

Brent, Hunt has struggled to get into our midfield, we did pick him at left-back for one game this season, it didn’t work out well for him, but in fairness he’s having a de ent game.

They’ve obviously worked on that position with him, maybe it’s a last chance saloon shot for him as he’s unlikely to get into midfield.

Similar to that other lad who was brought back into RB position from midfield not too long ago? Not Kyle John...

Brent, you thinking if Seb Quirk, we tried him at right-back a few times.

I believe both Hunt and Quirk have contracts until June 2022, so they’re playing for their future.

Quirk it was. Thanks Phill.

Brilliant from Mills 25 yards out: 1-3.

And another Mills goal. Absolute cracker!!!

This link should work for anyone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNGawvRBS_o

Derek,

Thanks... works for me!

Liam Higgins on for Warrington, another who’s been hit by injuries and really fighting to get another contract.

Phill, Warrington subs bench at Hull?!

I missed the goal due to the dog begging me for it’s walk. Mills certainly has eye for goal, hopefully they’ll show it at full time. It’s been a good performance after going behind.

Brent, Warrington is such a solid performer, never seems to have a bad game, he’s at the core of our U23s ….. I’m not totally convinced he can push onto the first team though. He reminds me of Liam Walsh, small, tidy, always good on the eye but maybe something “ extra” missing.

Any other PL club might risk a few u23s against the likes of Hull, I don’t think we dare though! Maybe Mills on his performance tonight might make the squad.

3-1 to Everton full time, deserved win, only a sloppy goal let us down.

Phill, I've said before that I really like Warrington. Maybe I wish too much for the lads. He looks a bit bigger than Liam Walsh. I was thinking subs bench on Saturday for him – wait till we're three up!.

Thought we got battered for the last 25 minutes, but you can't argue with the result. Entertaining open game of footy.

Momentum definitely shifted once Warrington left the field. He continues to impress. As does Stanley Mills, whose pace and direct running is going to give him a great chance to make a decent career. Both players also seem to have a combative spirit and do not shirk a challenge. Good signs.

Yes Derek, a very good save from Leban with about ten minutes to go I thought was important. I was able to rewind and watch Mill’s goal, what a cracker, a clean hit and the goalie no chance.

Brent (33) - I think Phill is probably right. Combination of competition for a midfield berth (although Butterfield and Price - both from the Under 18s - have started a fair amount of games), fitness issues (I was under the impression Hunt has been unlucky with injuries over the last 2 years), and maybe even the decision to shift him there out of necessity - coupled with an interest to play Elijah Campbell at centre-half alongside Reece Welch? All guesswork, but it was good to see Hunt out there and giving a decent account of himself, even if he did get caught out defensively at times.

Mills really looked a level above most of the other lads out there. An exciting prospect.