Paul Tait praised Everton youngsters Matty Apter and Callum Bates after they stepped up to feature for his under-21s in the win over Southampton.
After three straight defeats to Arsenal, West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers, the young Blues returned to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over Dave Horseman’s side in the Premier League Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
Ishe Samuels-Smith fired Tait’s team ahead before two quickfire goals from Luke Pearce and Leon Pambou turned the game on its head. However, Katia Kouyate restored parity before the break.
