Kieran Phillips’ penalty two minutes from time helped Everton Under-18s maintain their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win over Stoke City.
The last-gasp victory extended Paul Tait’s winning run to five games and keeps them top of the Under-18 Premier League North table.
Coming into the game at USM Finch Farm full of confidence, the young Blues started with real intent and went close through Phillips and Ellis Simms inside the opening 10 minutes.
Everton continued to dominate as the half went on with Simms seeing an effort blocked before Nathan Broome saved well from Mackenzie Hunt after the winger had collected Bobby Carroll’s through ball.