Everton U23 coach David Unsworth's team are targeting a third consecutive win against Leeds tonight.
The core of Unsworth's side is made up of players who remain eligible for the Blues' U18 outfit, with the former Everton defender admitting it has been a “big ask" for the Toffees' young talents to regularly lock horns with more experienced opponents.
“We're the second-youngest team in the league – only Manchester City are younger than us," Unsworth told evertonfc.com.
“It's been a massive step up for the boys from Under-18s football.
“The teams we have been beaten over the past couple of months have been the older teams.
“It was a big ask and we knew that at the start of the season – and we knew we would get better.
“Results have steadily improved but, most importantly, the performances have really picked up.
"We've had a couple of great wins and now we want to finish our year off well against Leeds."
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