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Everton's 17-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who was bought from Carlisle for £750,000 in January, could make the squad for Merseyside derby against Liverpool after impressing Carlo Ancelotti in training game

Daily Mail | June 15, 2020

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Everton's teenage defender Jarrad Branthwaite could be thrust into the first team squad for this weekend's Merseyside derby.

The 17-year-old only joined Everton from Carlisle United in January for a £750,000 fee and was expected to develop in the club's U23 side.

However, his performances in training plus defensive injuries for Everton have pushed Branthwaite into contention for a place on the bench against Premier League champions elect Liverpool on Sunday.

Jarrad Branthwaite (L) tussles with Dominic Calvert-Lewin during a training game on Saturday

The 17-year-old defender, pictured chasing down Richarlison, has impressed Carlo Ancelotti

Everton have Michael Keane and Mason Holgate vying for the two starting places but Yerry Mina is out for four months with a torn thigh muscle.

See full article at Daily Mail