Everton U21 coach David Unsworth has declared themselves the best in the country for youth development.
Unsworth says the defenders won't be the last youngsters to move off the production line at Finch Farm.
“It doesn't need me to say it, it's there for them to see," Unsworth told the Liverpool Echo.
“They can see the boys who have been training with the first-team so the lads don't need any extra motivating from me - it is right in front of their eyes.
“We are the finest club in the country for a grounding of a Premier League player.
“Not only is there a history of us producing players but you can see it every single day."