Everton Academy: Under-18s need a ruthless streak
UNDER-18s coach Neil Dewsnip wants his young Blues to develop a ruthless streak.
Last weekend's point at Crewe was their fourth straight 1-1 draw in Premier Academy League Group C.
"We've gone ahead in all four matches and to only draw again was very frustrating," he said. "The players can't try harder - the effort and attitude of the lads has been magnificent, but we're not converting enough chances. We have to be more clinical in front of goal."
The Blues opened the scoring after just two minutes when great work from George Krenn down the right created an opening for Danny Redmond to fire home.
Crewe got back on level terms after 10 minutes when they hit the Blues on the counter attack. A slip by centre half Shane Duffy left keeper Lars Stubhaug exposed and when he parried a shot, Crewe made no mistake with the rebound.
The Blues should have restored their lead before the break but Lewis Codling struck the bar from close range and Duffy blazed over.
In the second half Luke Powell forced a good save from the keeper, while at the other end Stubhaug had to be alert to save with his legs.
"We couldn't have asked for a better start last weekend and it was disappointing we didn't build on that," Dewsnip added.
"Unfortunately as well as our general defending seems to be, we're making the odd mistake which gets punished.
"We had the majority of chances in the first half and didn't take them but the second half was more even."
The Blues are back in action on Saturday when they entertain Manchester United at Finch Farm (11am).
Dewsnip said: "Games between the two clubs are exciting at every level and I'm sure this will be more of the same. Hopefully we can break this run with a positive result."
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