Everton Under-23s assistant John Ebbrell says the Blues have already switched their attention to Friday’s Premier League 2 showdown with Manchester City after bowing out of the Premier League Cup.
A young side travelled to Havant & Waterlooville’s Westleigh Park to take on Portsmouth on Monday, knowing only a win would be enough to secure progression to the knockout stages of the competition.
Bassala Sambou gave the Toffees the lead with an intelligent lobbed effort midway through the first half, but two Pompey goals after the half-time interval ensured the hosts’ place in the last 16 at the expense of their visitors.