Gethin Jones says Everton Under-23s’ challenge is to maintain their position at the summit of the Premier League 2 table through to the end of the season, ahead of Sunday’s trip to Sunderland.
Following their winter break, the Young Blues travel to the North East for a midday kick-off - their first action since the International Premier League Cup meeting with Athletic Bilbao on December 21.
The Blues resume their domestic campaign sitting top of the standings having recorded 26 points from their 12 matches.
“We had a few hard training sessions after coming back at Christmas, so we are all up to sharpness,” Wales youth international Jones said.