Everton boss Roberto Martinez feels criticism for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is out of order.
Martinez worked with the England international on-loan at Wigan Athletic.
"What has happened is not Tom's fault, I think he is as good a talent as we have in the English game, and he is still growing," said Martinez.
"There are only a few players in this country who have had the sort of education where they look as if they could have been brought up in Holland, Spain or France.
"You wouldn't get this in other countries, and I find it disappointing that he is being judged so aggressively when he has not even reached 200 games.
"Such a young player does not need that sort of scrutiny or pressure, but I am sure he will come through it and be even more motivated."
