Everton insiders convinced they have a future superstar on their hands and David Moyes agrees
Everton have always produced talented players from their academy.
Wayne Rooney is the most notable one, of course, as he became one of the greatest players in British history.
Leon Osman, Ross Barkley, and now Jarrad Branthwaite are other examples, with the latter polishing his skillset with the under-21s initially after joining from Carlisle United.
Everton coaches have high hopes for Justin Clarke, who is currently excelling with the under-21s, and Isaac Heath is admired.
However, there is one Everton player who insiders are convinced will become a superstar in the future.
Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong.
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Everton insiders convinced Harrison Armstrong will be a superstar
According to TEAMtalk, Everton insiders knew Harrison Armstrong would be a top player from the age of five.
Armstrong was labelled the ‘golden boy’ with his lofty potential even standing out at that age, which is pretty remarkable.
The report claims that coaches around Finch Farm are certain he will have a big future at Everton and David Moyes agrees.
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Moyes was actually happy to include the 18-year-old in his first-team plans this season, but a last-minute decision was made to send him out on loan to Preston North End to accelerate his development with more game time.
Back in April, then Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic said Armstrong is going to be ‘special’ after watching him in training.
David Moyes just wants Harrison Armstrong to improve physically
Speaking earlier this month, Moyes admitted that the main area of Armstrong to improve is physically, as he’s not yet filled into his 6ft 1in frame, understandably.
“I could have kept Harrison but I didn’t know if he was ready to be a starter yet,” the 62-year-old admitted.
“I thought he played really well against Mansfield, he’s played well in a couple of games he’s been in. But I actually thought that another 15, 20 games in the Championship would be another stage.
“He’s 18 years old, there’s one or two very talented 17-year-old players playing in the Premier League at the moment, but in the main… he’s young for a midfield player.
“And he’s still got a bit of physical attributes to grow into. So I’m hoping that Preston’s a good base for him, I believe it is, and he gets some game time and comes back stronger again.”
Armstrong has made two substitute appearances for Preston so far, who currently reside fifth in the Championship.
