Rangers academy graduate Nathan Patterson has been told he looks like an experienced Premier League right-back at 20.
The Scotland international was a key figure for Everton as they picked up a point in Saturday's 0-0 Merseyside derby draw with Liverpool. Former Reds player Danny Murphy picked the bones out of Patterson's performance on Match of the Day and was left amazed by what he saw.
Patterson departed Rangers in January and is now establishing himself in manager Frank Lampard's side. Murphy said: "Yeah, he was sensational. It was a brilliant 0-0. But this young lad, Nathan Patterson, seems to have the lot. He is only 20, he came in January, physically, he is very, very good. Early in the game he was setting his mark, showing the fans what he is all about. Win your first 50/50. Do you have the composure to play through the lines and pick nice passes, yes he does.
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"He's got this desire to get forward and have an impact on the game, which I think is great. His defensive work is good.
"You can see the strength to keep the ball under pressure. It's only his sixth Premier League appearance but he looked comfortable, he really looked established.
"I think the fans are going to love him, the way he bombs forward and gets a foot in. They love that, the Evertonians. He is a diamond, they really have got themselves a good player in the market. He is a terrific young player."
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