Everton first-team players join Academy players in training

Blues hold their annual Academy Day at Finch Farm

Everton FC's first-team squad joined in a special training session with some of the club’s next generation.

The Blues held their annual Academy Day at Finch Farm today where Roberto Martinez’s senior players joined in with a crop of Everton’s young players.

Big-name stars such as Romelu Lukaku, Leighton Baines, Ross Barkley and captain Phil Jagielka enjoyed games of head-tennis, shooting practice and small-sided games.

Players from Everton’s under-6s to u-11s were involved and were delighted to have a kick around with some of their heroes.

Manager Roberto Martinez and his entire coaching staff were also there to watch the action unfold.

Everton’s first-team joined in with the Academy players after completing their own training session as they prepare for Saturday’s visit to relegation threatened Aston Villa.


By Phil Kirkbride / Echo