Everton boss David Moyes is satisfied with the way his new look Toffees squad is taking shape as he adapts to the financial realities at Goodison Park and gives youth its head. Having sold Mikel Arteta, Jermaine Beckford and Ayegbeni Yakubu in the transfer window and allowed Joseph Yobo to go out on loan the Scot was only able to bring in striker Denis Stracqualursi and winger Royston Drenthe on temporary deals.
That has meant teenagers Ross Barkley and Apostolos Vellios have been given a chance to stake a first team place.
Barkley, 17, has already impressed in all four of the Toffees' matches so far while Vellios, 19, made his first appearance of the season - and only the fourth of his Everton career - as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
"I'm having to look to try to build a new side from what we've got, not necessarily with lots of new players," said Moyes.
"I need to get myself in the right position in the league but also need to see where we can take it on and try to find the new (Tim) Cahills.
"If people hadn't seen the Greek boy (Vellios) who came on they'd say 'Boy oh boy, you're not the worst are you? You've done okay and were unlucky not to get one or two goals'. And we have another couple who are similar to that.
"The problem is if you are trying them out in the Premier League it's a risk and at the moment I'm risking them.
"Ideally you would go and get them Championship experience so they know what the speed is like and the game is like and what they have to do.
"But because of our numbers we have to use these boys either in the team or to fill out the bench."
