Paul Tait has explained why Leighton Baines has all the right qualities as Everton's under-18s manager.
The former left-back was appointed to his new position in the summer, with his predecessor moving up to coach the under-21s this season after the departure of David Unsworth in the 2021/22 season. Those appointments came among a raft of behind-the-scenes changes that have taken place to help the club's academy process run smoothly and efficiently.
Everton's U18s narrowly lost their first two matches of this campaign, each by 3-2 scorelines to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, but secured their first victory against Derby County at the beginning of this month. Tait has no doubt that Baines is the right man to lead the youngsters through the season and help them develop into strong players for he club.
