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Martinez unconcerned over Everton academy losing Irvine, Stubbs

Everton boss Roberto Martinez insists there's no academy concerns after losing coaching duo Alan Stubbs and Alan Irvine.

Stubbs has been named Hibs manager this week, while West Bromwich Albion appointed Irvine as their new gaffer last week.

Martinez told evertonfc.com: "The Academy is more of a focus of the football club, rather than having individuals.

"We have fantastic coaches and fantastic people ready to help that path and we will always make sure our youngsters have every opportunity to develop.

"But that's where the focus is; not on the coaches - it's in the quality of the youngsters and the programme that allows them to fulfil that potential.

"Over the years we have seen that irrespective of who the coaches are, the talent comes through, and that will always be the biggest strength of our football club."

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