Birkenhead-born Lewis Warrington has signed his first professional contract with Everton.

The youngster has put pen-to-paper on a deal which will keep him with the Blues until June 2022.

The 17-year-old has been at Everton for 11 years.

"I've put in a lot of hard work and sacrifices, so to make this next step and sign a pro deal means everything," Warrington, a season-ticket holder in the Gwladys Street, told evertonfc.com.

"I've been at Everton for 11 years and the support has been immense from the start.

"The coaching I've had here has been incredible. Every coach I have had has added something to my game.

"They've helped make me the player I am, and I've got to keep going."