David Unsworth highlighted the “important impact” made by the young Blues’ substitutes after Everton Under-23s came from two goals down to secure a point at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Toffees were 2-1 down with just four minutes left on the clock when Manasse Mampala hurtled down the left wing before crossing for fellow sub Anthony Gordon, whose clinical finish levelled the scores.
Quickfire first-half strikes from Jack Roles and Kazaiah Sterling put Spurs in a commanding position before Bassala Sambou halved the deficit just before the interval.
Unsworth praised the resilience his side displayed to claw their back into the game.