Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1 Everton XI [85']
An Everton XI that is expected to be made up of mostly Under-21 players travels to Prenton Park this afternoon for a run-out against Tranmere Rovers; kick-off is at 2 pm BST.
This match is expected to feature mostly players from the Under-21s while the available first-team squad are involved in the senior side's second pre-season fixture that kicks off simultaneously at the DW Stadium against Wigan Athletic.
The Tranmere game is not being streamed live but Everton received an advance allocation of 1,700 tickets for visiting fans that went on sale earlier this week. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase today at Prenton Park.
With this game being played at the same time as Everton are playing Wigan Athletic, the Tranmere game is not being streamed live. Highlights and a full match replay of the Tranmere game will be available on the Everton website later today.
With Sean Dyche at Prenton Park to watch the youngsters, it is very much a topline Under-21 teamsheet with last season's loanees in addition to Holgate from the first-team squad.
A very limited 6-man subs bench with two more goalkeepers named.
The home side took the lead after the break but Stanley Mills equalized from the penalty spot 5 minutes before the end.
Everton XI: Virginia, Higgins, Hunt, Holgate, Astley, Warrington, Kouyate, Onyango, Okoronkwo, Mills, Dobbin.
Subs: Crellin, Barrett, Heath, Sherif, Apter, Moonan.
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2 Posted 22/07/2023 at 11:19:02
3 Posted 22/07/2023 at 11:42:05
Were we short on players and money then as well or is it that we now know which youngsters will be considered as they will be wherever the manager is this afternoon?
I just tend to think that it might not be sending the right message.
4 Posted 22/07/2023 at 12:36:25
5 Posted 22/07/2023 at 13:04:41
So it's not really necessary that they all go to the same matches together when each could video their game and share it on Betamax with the other two.
6 Posted 22/07/2023 at 13:57:44
7 Posted 22/07/2023 at 13:59:20
8 Posted 22/07/2023 at 16:21:12
There was absolutely nobody who should be allowed within sniffing distance of a Premier League team. Virtually the whole of the first session was played in the Everton half of the ground, passing ability was laughable and you had to see free kicks that had the Tranmere fans in stitches.
9 Posted 22/07/2023 at 16:43:35
I was thinking more that some youngsters might be given a run to see how they fitted in with the senior players in something more than a Finch Farm kick around.
10 Posted 22/07/2023 at 16:54:33
Holgate was playing at a level that should have suited him but pub level is too high for him.
Tranmere had them playing in their own half – no-one stood out. 🤷
11 Posted 22/07/2023 at 18:27:15
12 Posted 23/07/2023 at 09:46:05
If they couldn't get up for a game where the first team manager is present, then there's not a lot of hope for any of them breaking through this coming season.
13 Posted 23/07/2023 at 16:05:32
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14 Posted 24/07/2023 at 22:58:54
However, his involvement in this game would suggest he has agreed to another year, at least. Given the competition at centre-back, he might be heading out on loan again, I suspect.
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1 Posted 22/07/2023 at 11:16:42
Has the pitch side VAR TV been set up for Mr Dyche to take in his options or is encouragement not encouraged?
Has any other club done this other than in-house behind-closed-doors games? Or have we another manager who has to be dragged to watch the juniors?