Everton U21s see off Spurs with a brilliant brace from Braiden Graham

Tottenham U21s 0 - 2 Everton U21s

Everton U21s have travelled to Stevenage where they are taking on Tottenham Hotspur U21s in Premier League 2 on this Friday evening.

The game was goalless until the 72nd minute when Braiden Graham did it again, giving Everton the lead with 20 minutes to go.

With Spurs pressing for the equalizer, Everton broke down the right and the ball was leapt upon by Braiden Graham who finished with an exquisite chip over the Spurs goalie and into the back of the net.

Spurs hit the bar late on, but the irrepressible Braiden Graham was not to be denied all the headlines with two more excellent goals to his name.

Everton U21s: Pickford, Samuels-Smith, van Schoor, Welch, Thomas, Bates, Benjamin, Gomez (60' Akarakiri), Sherif (60' Boakye), Olayiwola (82' Davis), Graham.

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Dave Abrahams 1 Posted 30/01/2026 at 19:44:03

You can watch Graham playing tonight v Spurs in the U21s — that's if you are a member, kick off should have been 7:00 pm but is now 7:30 pm.

Maybe because of the 1000s coming to see our special talent — Braiden Graham, incidentally spelt Brayden on our official website. I doubt he will be on the bench tomorrow!

Michael Kenrick Editorial Team 2 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:01:04

Just twigged to this... and another fine finish from Braiden Graham to break the deadlock.

Paul Turner 3 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:01:07

Braiden has just slotted home a beauty... 1-0 to Everton.

Dave Abrahams 4 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:14:36

And he has just added another with a clip over goalies head!

Michael Kenrick 5 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:25:28

The kid undoubtedly has tremendous talent... but he looks about 15.

You can just imagine the wonderful manager we have discussing Paul Tait's recommendation that he is now ready for the Premier League...

"Och, ya cannay be all there, he's just a wee bairn fresh outta skule."

Dave Abrahams 6 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:28:02

All over after 5 mins added on time. Is there anyone out there who will tell Moyes about this kid before someone at Everton sends him out on loan while they are searching night and day to bring a goalscorer into the club.

Michael Kenrick 7 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:32:06

It is beyond ridiculous, Dave.

I've made it abundantly clear I don't like Moyes... and this is one of the reasons that became abundantly apparent when he had the tremendous talent that was Wayne Rooney gifted to him.

What more does this kid have to do? Oh, I know... he doesn't do his fair share of defending.

Drives me to absolute despair.

8 Posted 30/01/2026 at 21:45:40

How long has it taken to get Harrison Armstrong in the fold, and he may be off again soon.

Aznou must be gagging for another go, Tyler looks lost and dejected...

We need more energy, young and hungry players, but old school leopards don't change theirs spots overnight...

Dave Abrahams 11 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:20:36

Ian (9) I don’t think physically slight will,put them off if they see him perform, and the kid has a good temperament and relishes playing, best of all Braiden is a team player who can assist as well as scoring, he’s been on the bench once, maybe Moyes thought he was a ball boy!

Paul Hewitt 12 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:21:55

Braiden Graham is a million miles away from a premier League game.

Dave Abrahams 13 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:31:35

Paul (12);Yes under this manager you might be right, watch his two goals tonight on grandoldteam!

Paul Hewitt 14 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:35:59

Premier league defenders would eat Graham alive. Let's not talk silly.

Edward Rogers 15 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:45:23

Don't remember Michael Owen or Robbie Fowler getting "eaten alive"

Maybe Braiden would, maybe he wouldn't, how will we ever know if he never gets a sniff?

Paul Hewitt 16 Posted 30/01/2026 at 22:52:15

He needs a season out on loan.

Mark Taylor 17 Posted 30/01/2026 at 23:04:40

Well he certainly has more talent than Beto but right now, this isn't our biggest problem now that Barry appears to be reaching competence. Any wide players, full backs of forwards, on his level?There's a vacancy. Actually there are several

Paul Griffiths 18 Posted 30/01/2026 at 23:30:12

No he isn't Paul (12). He has been a few yards away on the bench.

It's a issue Mark (17) if we have no credible back up. Also, I am not prepared at this moment to put my complete faith in Barry. Do you remember Beto's Indian Summer about this time last year?