Paul Tait saluted Ellis Simms’ “deadly finishing ability” after the prolific striker hit four goals in Everton Under-18s’ 6-0 victory over Sunderland at USM Finch Farm on Saturday
Simms has now scored a remarkable 31 goals in 20 U18 Premier League (North) matches this term.
Bobby Carroll and Korede Adedoyin also got on the scoresheet as the young Blues produced a devastating display of attacking football against the Black Cats.
The comprehensive win lifts Everton up to third in the table with just one match left to play. The Toffees will round off their league campaign at Manchester United on 27 April.