EVERTON under-18s will bid to reach the national final of the Barclays Premier Academy League in today’s semi-final against Aston Villa at Finch Farm (kick-off 12pm).
Neil Dewsnip’s side finally finished top of the Group C table on a dramatic afternoon on Friday.
Having been ahead of the pack since January, they completed their fixtures last weekend to stay on top of the table.
But they had to wait to see if neighbours Liverpool would overtake.
But Liverpool’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final match at their Kirkby Academy meant Everton topped the north west section by a point.
Now they take on Aston Villa this afternoon.
Coach Dewsnip said: “We have been preparing as if we were going to play again so we will be ready for the Aston Villa game.
Hopefully we can go all the way.”
