Everton starlet Francis Okoronkwo is already making waves at youth level.

The Under-21s could be set to lose striker Tom Cannon during the January transfer window.

Cannon may either go out on loan, or may even step up to Frank Lampard's first team.

Per the Liverpool Echo, Okoronkwo is being seen as the ideal replacement for Cannon.

The forward was impressive in a 4-2 defeat to Lincoln City in the Papa Johns Trophy this week.

U21s coach Paul Tait said post-game: "Frankie was excellent. You bring the subs on and you want them to make an impact, especially the front players, and he certainly did that."