Everton history-maker Ray Robert added a new chapter to his Blues story by netting in their Under-18s’ Merseyside derby win.

The teenager brought Keith Southern’s side level in the first half at Liverpool’s Kirkby academy - paving the way for Ceiran Loney and Kean Wren to seal a 3-1 win with their second half goals.

His cool finish was the fourth goal in five games for the 17-year-old - strikes either side of the forward signing his first professional contract this month.

Robert kept his composure after latching onto a ball from Melvin Matos to cancel out AJ Yeguo’s early opener. It was another well-taken strike by a teen who has become adept at finding pockets of space on the edge of the box from which to pounce.

Robert turned provider minutes after the break to tee up Loney and Wren finished off the tie 10 minutes from the end. England Under-19s goalkeeper Douglass Lukjanciks made several big saves for...