Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with his young players for their Carabao Cup defeat of Salford City.
Ancelotti's sweeping changes following Sunday's Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur included debuts for Niels Nkounkou and goalkeeper Joao Virginia.
Anthony Gordon, starting for the first time since signing a new five-year deal this month, was in scintillating form on the left flank.
The 19-year-old teed up Gylfi Sigurdsson for Everton's second goal on 74 minutes and was fouled in the box 13 minutes later, Moise Kean converting the penalty.
“Our goal was to move on in this competition, to go forward with a good performance and attitude," Ancelotti told evertonfc.com.
“I have seen all of this – and some good performances.
“I have confidence in all the players.
“You have to be patient with young players because they have to improve and reach the top level."
Academy graduate Gordon started four times in the Premier League last season following a full debut against Liverpool in June but missed out on this term's opener at Spurs.
“He did well, he was dangerous in front, one-on-one he was quick, it was a good performance," said Ancelotti.
“Every player wants to play, I know this.
“But he is young.
“He has to improve step by step.
“His performance is good.
“He has to be focused in training, work hard. And he will be a good player because he has the skills and ability."