Everton teenagers Jack Bainbridge and Mike Donohue are trialling with Stoke City.
The Sentinel says they made their Stoke City debuts last night with guest appearances for in an under-23s draw with Middlesbrough.
The duo are looking for new clubs after coming through the ranks at Goodison and a cold evening in Hartlepool was a chance for Glyn Hodges and Co to take a close look at them in action.
They are both out of contract in the summer.