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.