Everton boss David Moyes was pleased with Ross Barkley's full debut in defeat to QPR.
The only bright spot for the Toffees was the performance of Barkley, a 17-year-old academy graduate who made his first-team debut and was the best player in a blue shirt.
"I said to the players after the game I was disappointed with how they played but not to Ross," Moyes said.
"He got a big pat on the back. He nearly carried the team; he made chances, tried to take chances and looked really good.
"He's not long turned 17, we gave him a chance and he certainly didn't let us down."
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