Everton Under-18s extended their unbeaten run to 11 games with a comfortable 2-0 win at Derby County.
The young Blues had gone a fortnight without action following last week’s fog-induced postponement against Newcastle United, but showed no signs of rustiness at the Rams’ training centre.
Shayne Lavery opened the scoring moments before the break and Daniel Bramall’s piece of individual brilliance midway through the second half secured all three points which keep Kevin Sheedy’s side firmly in the mix for the top-four positions that form the end of season title play-offs.