David Unsworth said there were “massive plus points” to take from Everton Under-23s’ performance despite their defeat to Bayern Munich at Goodison Park.
The young Blues dominated for large spells and created a host of opportunities, but a combination of inspired goalkeeping and clinical finishing saw the Germans run out 4-1 winners in the Premier League International Cup clash.
The result leaves the Toffees second in Group D and relying on other results in order to qualify for the quarter-finals.
An unfortunate Tyias Browning own goal gave the visitors the lead midway through the first half.