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In Thursday’s edition of the Liverpool Echo, Barnsley academy coach Mark Burton compares Mason Holgate to former Blues defender John Stones.
The two players both progressed through the youth setup at Oakwell before moving to Goodison Park.
The Echo also features quotes from Everton youngster Shayne Lavery who talks about taking inspiration from fellow Irishman Seamus Coleman
Meanwhile, the Daily Express looks at how far the Premier League’s international players have had to travel during the international break.