Earlier today, the Guardian released their popular Next Generation list, where Everton wonderkid Ishe Samuels-Smith received plenty of praise.
Taking a look at Everton gem Ishe Samuels-Smith
Throughout their history, Everton have produced a number of incredible talents.
The Toffees developed Wayne Rooney, Leon Osman, Eric Dier and Anthony Gordon to name a few, and Samuels-Smith looks set to be another prodigy to emerge from Goodison Park.
Interestingly, the Guardian state that Everton coaches are very impressed by the 16-year-old defender, who is capable of playing at left-back or in the centre of defence.
Samuels-Smith has already been called up to first-team training at Finch Farm, where he is learning from two of the best left-backs in Premier League history – Ashley Cole and Leighton Baines.
If the Manchester-born wonderkid continues developing at this rate, we see no reason why he cannot follow in the pair’s footsteps.
The Guardian add that the England Under-17 international has a fantastic range of passing and can make an impact both offensively as well as defensively.
Furthermore, Samuels-Smith also has a brother in the Everton Academy, Odin.
Ishe Samuels-Smith in a great environment at Everton
In our view, Samuels-Smith has everything he needs to fulfil his potential at Everton.
Aside from the experience of Cole and Baines to lean on, he also has Frank Lampard to speak to, so there are three Premier League legends to give him any piece of advice he needs.
Between the trio, there are a whopping 1,414 Premier League appearances.
Furthermore, his versatility helps him out, as it means he could be given a first-team opportunity if cover is needed at either left-back or centre-back.
If he can avoid any serious injuries and continue to play regular football, Samuels-Smith is likely to be the next gem to emerge from the blue half of Merseyside.
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