Unsworth Pride As Youngsters Step Up To Mark In Pulsating Brighton Draw

David Unsworth declared his pride after an inexperienced Everton Under-23 side battled out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League International Cup opener.

Unsworth promoted several Under-18 players to his squad for the clash and they stood toe-to-toe with a Seagulls side flying high in second position in Premier League 2.

Bassala Sambou’s penalty gave the young Blues a first-half lead at Brighton’s American Express Elite Performances Centre, before quickfire goals from Seagulls duo Ben Barclay and James Tilley after the break turned the game on its head.

But the Toffees showed impressive resilience and substitute Ellis Simms – promoted to Unsworth’s side after…