Everton youngster Halid Djankpata is out to become a regular for Paul Tait’s under-21 side after signing his first professional contract with the club.
Djankpata has impressed for Leighton Baines’ under-18s over the last two seasons, making 33 appearances in all competitions and scoring twice. That impressive form led to a call-up to Tait’s U21 side towards the end of the campaign.
After coming off the bench against West Ham United at the end of August, the 18-year-old, who joined Everton’s academy at the age of 14, then made his first start in Premier League 2 against Liverpool in April.
