Everton's under-18s suffered something of a double disappointment as they were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday evening.
Not only are the youngsters now losing out on silverware, which is a crucial part of the game for any player, but they are also missing a couple more opportunities to build an impressive platform for their future.
Just look at a few of the players involved in the Blues' run to last season's quarter-final, for example.
