An alleged training ground bust-up at Everton has seen one player admitted to hospital.
The Liverpool Echo says an alleged brawl left U18 goalkeeper Ciaran O'Loughlin with a neck injury, forcing him to hospital for treatment.
Police in Merseyside have confirmed that the 17-year-old was injured in an 'argument' with an 18-year-old player and they are set to investigate the alleged assault.
A spokesman said: "A 17-year-old male received injuries to his neck during an argument with an 18-year-old male."
"He was taken to hospital where he is being treated . The investigation is ongoing."
