Those who have been keeping tabs on Everton's youth sides so far this season will have been able to witness a lot of exciting development taking place.
The under-23s, led by David Unsworth, have found success in a new 5-3-2 system and are now unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile the under-18s, managed by Paul Tait are into the the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup - and have a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United to look forward to at the beginning of February.
Within those squads, there's an exciting crop of talent that Evertonians are seeing develop before their eyes.
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Of course there's those who find themselves on the cusp of the first team right now - such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Ellis Simms and Lewis Dobbin for example.
They all played in Monday evening's 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with the latter's header proving the difference between the sides which in turn kept a very interesting conversation going about his long-term future.
He's out-of-contract in the summer, and tying him down to a new deal should be a priority for the Blues as the forward continues to show his quality.
The other two are considered first-team stars now, with Branthwaite particularly having his eyes on the senior side having seen others in his position struggle for form. For Simms, it will be interesting to see if a loan move materialises at the end of the transfer window.
But, what about other players coming through the ranks?
Centre-back seems to be a very strong area for the under-23s particularly at the minute with all of Reece Welch, Elijah Campbell and Ryan Astley hugely impressing over the course of the campaign.
The latter could be another player with the potential of a loan move in his near future, while the progression shown by the former pair has been brilliant to see throughout the campaign.
Campbell has often shown his versatility, lining up as a left wing-back in portions of the season while effectively stepping into the centre of defence to partner Welch in the U18s win over Sheffield United in the third round of the FA Youth Cup earlier this month.
The pair were confident in possession, they read the game expertly, and they created a confident base for Everton to build a strong performance at Goodison Park.
Both have trained with the senior side on occasion over recent months, and that can only continue to benefit their development in the future if they continue in that trend.
Much of the success the under-23s have had with their current formation can be placed down to the hard work of every player on the pitch, but perhaps none more so than Lewis Warrington.
The midfielder is showing the kind of qualities that perhaps the first team are missing in that area. He's combative, his defensive positioning is strong, he's energetic, he's strong, he constantly shows for possession and he's got great ability with the ball at his feet too.
On Monday he nearly got a goal to show for his fine performance against Spurs, pulling so many strings in the centre of the pitch, but his powerful long-range effort instead cannoned off the inside of the post and somehow stayed out.
The progression of Tyler Onyango has opened up opportunities for the likes of Warrington and another impressive player in Stanley Mills in recent weeks, and they're thriving with the chances presented to them.
The latter also starred for the U18s last time out in the FA Youth Cup and is another who shows amazing versatility so often, adept at playing either as a central midfielder or on the flanks.
That gives his managers options, and he's been repaying their faith with a good number of goal involvements - securing six goals and three assists in 21 matches in all competitions this season.
Their current progression perhaps does not lend itself to a loan spell as things currently stand, but they are thriving in this Everton system right now and that can surely only benefit them in the future.
Looking closer at the under-18s gives a glimpse at the kind of player that can potentially come through across the course of the next year, too.
If the versatile Kyle John were to secure a late loan this month, for example, Matty Mallon would be primed to step up into the U23s as he has on occasion already.
Adept at both ends of the pitch, Tait described him as "the modern day full back" last year - and it's clear to see why when you watch him burst powerfully down the flank.
Players such as Luke Butterfield patrol the midfield at this level, with under-23s appearances already under his belt too.
And, of course, there was Francis Okoronkwo in the last round of the FA Youth Cup - with the summer signing stealing the show a little bit.
His direct nature of attacking football on the flank was a nightmare for Sheffield United to deal with, putting defenders in the exact positions they don't want to be in.
He showed bags of skill and tenacity and the goal he produced in the first half was an exquisite example of the qualities he possesses. Certainly, he seems another to keep a close eye on in the future.
It might not have always been the case in recent years, but this is a crop of Everton youngster which seems full of quality.
Loan moves might be utilised in coming transfer windows to help improve them in the future, but a lot of these exciting talents are still at such a young age that developing together with the Blues would still be a huge benefit.
And, having seen the progression shown by players such as Dobbin and Onyango in recent weeks, there is a pathway there to the first team if they can show the qualities required.
Let's see how many can rise to the challenge.
