Everton manager Ronald Koeman feels 19-year-old defender Mason Holgate has "big quality" for a young player.
Everton have unearthed another defensive gem in the form of Mason Holgate, with Ronald Koeman hailing the youngster's "big quality" after starring in Saturday's 1-0 win against Stoke City.
Shay Given's own goal settled the match after a Leighton Baines penalty rebounded in off the head of the unlucky goalkeeper, but Koeman was pleased with how his team defended.
The Dutchman picked out 19-year-old Holgate, who joined the club from Barnsley in 2015 to follow the path previously walked by John Stones, for special praise after he won his individual battle with Stoke's dangerous attacker Marko Arnautovic.