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Josh Edwards

Tue 21 April 2026 18:10, UK

Braiden Graham’s form for Everton Under-21s simply has to earn him senior recognition this season.

Everton remain in the European conversation despite their latest defeat to Liverpool, and much of that is down to the likes of Iliman Ndiaye and even Jack Grealish before his season-ending injury.

However, there have been times when the Toffees have lacked that added goal threat, with a lack of depth in those areas clear to see.

With that said, the Merseysiders have certainly looked part attacking-wise in the Premier League 2, with several youth stars showing their worth.

And at the top of that list is Graham, who has had a remarkable campaign for the Toffees.

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Given the nature of the scoreline, Everton Under-21s’ win over Ipswich certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed.

They secured an 8-4 victory at home to the Tractor Boys, and with Graham having scored four of them, he certainly earned his plaudits.

But this wasn’t just a one-off performance; Graham has been doing this all season, as showcased by the fact that he has 19 goal involvements at the age of 18.

The teen has managed 14 of them in the Premier League 2, placing him among the top 0.6 per cent of forwards.

He also leads the way for the number of successful passes, as he does for the number of accurate long balls.

Graham has a Wayne Rooney-esque feel to his game, and he deserves a chance to prove his worth in the Premier League.

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Graham’s form is quite honestly remarkable, but that will be well known.

Several teams will almost certainly have been impressed by his performances, and without first-team exposure, that could lead to an exit.

The teen is tailor-made for senior football, and whether that be for Everton or away on loan, David Moyes can’t afford to keep him in the Under-21s any longer.

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