EVERTON start on the FA Youth Cup trail this evening hoping for an extended run in the competition.

Neil Dewsnip’s under-18s currently to the FA Premier Academy League Group C table and go into the third round clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of the FA Youth Cup at the Stobart Stadium this evening (kick-off 7pm) in buoyant mood. Although the pitch in Widnes will need to pass an inspection before the match is given the go-ahead.

Last season Everton were beaten in the quarter-finals by Blackburn Rovers.

They will be looking to go a bit further this time, but for now they are just concentrating on tonight’s tie.

Dewsnip said: “Wolves are another academy side in our league who we play regularly. We have beaten Wolves 2-0 this season so we can take confidence from that, but I am not sure it will be the same two 11s taking the field in the Youth Cup. Liverpool played them last year and let’s hope they have a bad time on Merseyside this year. The FA Youth Cup is a tough competition and Wolves are tough competitors, so it will be a tough game. The third round is always very tricky whoever you play, but it helps you get a feel of it if you progress.

“Our Youth Cup team doesn’t play together at any time of the year, so it’s thrown together a bit.

“It’s great for the players as they get quite excited about it, so it would be good to go on a run again. But anything can happen and we won't be taking Wolves lightly that’s for sure.”

Admission prices tonight will be £4 for adults and £2 for concessions.