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Everton local lad Anthony Gordon starred during draw at Manchester United last time out... now the young winger is out to nail down a regular place in Rafa Benitez's Toffees team

Despite having a dozen nationalities to choose from, Rafa Benitez is pinning his faith on Everton's most local of heroes.

Winger Anthony Gordon grew up in Kirkdale next to Goodison Park and joined the club’s academy aged 11. After a strong performance at Old Trafford earlier this month, the 20-year-old was given a standing ovation by the travelling Bluenoses.

‘As a local lad you are judged to a higher standard because the fans expect more of you,’ explains Gordon about his rise into the first team.

Rafa Benitez (right) is helping to get the best out of Everton wonderkid Anthony Gordon (left)
The 20-year-old winger starred in Everton's 1-1 draw at Manchester United last time out

The 20-year-old winger starred in Everton's 1-1 draw at Manchester United last time out

‘But nobody holds me to a higher standard than I do myself.