Frank Lampard is pleased with the progress of some of his most talented young stars despite their first team opportunities being limited by summer signings.
Lewis Warrington, Stanley Mills and Reece Welch impressed during Everton's pre-season tour of the US and saw their exposure to the senior squad continue into the start of the Premier League campaign. Five of the Blues' eight summer signings then came after the first game against Chelsea as Lampard strengthened in the final weeks of the transfer window.
That activity has led to fewer chances for the youngsters, with Warrington going on loan to Fleetwood Town to continue his professional development and Mills and Welch predominately being used in the Under-21s. Lampard said he is following all three and has been pleased with their response. He added another starlet, Isaac Price, is likely to get more opportunities in and around the first team - which the teenager trained with this week.
