Former Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Billy Crellin is thrilled with his move to Everton.

Crellin, a member of England's Under-17 World Cup-winning squad in 2017, played 13 times for former team Fleetwood Town following a debut in October 2018.

The 21-year-old gained loan experience at a trio of clubs, progressively climbing the football pyramid with FC United of Manchester, Chorley and Bolton Wanderers.

Completing this latest step, says Crellin, feels “surreal", after growing up in an Everton-supporting family – and idolising Neville Southall, despite being too young to see the exceptional Welshman play for the Club.

“I heard about the potential for the move around 5.45pm on deadline day and straight away wanted to get it over the line," Crellin told evertontv.

“I am an Evertonian and so are my whole family, so it feels surreal. I am buzzing.

“I want to fit in and work hard, play games for the Under-23s, perhaps go on loan, then start training with the First Team.

“The training ground and facilities are unbelievable and I can't wait to put on the shirt and play for Everton.

“I will work hard and try to get to the top."