It was late on Sunday evening in a restaurant close to Liverpool’s waterfront. One table of diners was aglow with contentment. The impromptu meal had been organised to mark a thrilling day in the embryonic career of Tom Davies, the young Everton midfielder.
His performance against Manchester City was outstanding and the celebrations were richly deserved.
But as the group — which included his mother Diane, father Tony and elder brother Liam — reflected on his goal in that thumping 4-0 win over a final coffee, the 18-year-old made it clear this would not represent the summit of his achievements.