What Everton have learnt after Harrison Armstrong's latest England Under-20 exploits

Everton should take confidence from Harrison Armstrong's early England inclusion.

The midfielder always had high expectations at Finch Farm, but his first-team breakthrough appears to have come sooner than expected.

The 19-year-old was called up to England's Under-20s squad after impressing under David Moyes early on this season.

Armstrong played 90 minutes in the young Three Lions' 3-1 win over Italy recently, and was involved once again in a 2-1 win over France on Tuesday.

There are several top talents for England's U20s, with the likes of Mikey Moore, Chris Rigg and Ayden Heaven all featuring.

However, Everton may feel that Armstrong is ready for the next step after what happened against France's U20s.

Why Harrison Armstrong could be ready for next England step

Armstrong has emerged as an important player for Everton already this campaign, and will need him fit for the whole season.

He is currently keeping summer signing Hayden Hackney out of the team, despite the former Middlesbrough skipper coming to Hill Dickinson on the back of a Player of the Season campaign with Boro.

That said, it's always a risk for players to be going away with their nation, not to mention the disruption it causes over the break.

Armstrong came off the bench for the final 30 minutes in England U20s' 2-1 win over France in the Elite League, helping his side see out the victory.

The teenager was kept out of the side by no player who is better than him and was most likely rested ahead of one final game of the break, which comes against Germany's U20s.

But the idea that he is being benched by players who are not better than him just doesn't sit right.

He is arguably the most experienced Premier League player in the team, and could even make a case to be promoted to the U21s.

If Tyrique George and Tyler Dibling can cut it at that level, so can Armstrong.

How Armstrong has surprised David Moyes at Everton

Armstrong has made big strides in his career since being sent out on loan to Preston last year.

He performed well for the Lilywhites, but a decision was made by the Toffees to recall their youth product in the winter window.

Moyes then made it clear that he thought another loan move would be best in the same window, though no move materialised.

Armstrong impressed his Everton boss in pre-season, which has led to him starting several Premier League games, perhaps even sooner than some thought he would.

Moyes said in August, as quoted by TNT Sports: "Harrison is now on the path to becoming a first-team player, even faster than I anticipated.

"He is an athletic, fit, young boy. He has stepped up and started well in pre-season. We are pleased, and he has given us more to think about."

Armstrong has shown he can adapt in several environments, and England's U21s setup would be no worse off with him included.