13th July 2006, 12:06
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Grumpy Old Git
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Everton's Under-15s face Arsenal in the final of the Nike Premier Cup at Warwick University on Thursday, April 13.
The victors of the tournament, which has involved every Premiership club along with Glasgow Rangers from north of the border, will then be entered into the global finals of one of the world's most prestigious youth tournaments.
This year's finals will be held at Manchester United's Carrington training base, with the final itself being played at Old Trafford in the summer.
To reach Thursday's final the U-15s had to progress beyond a tough group stage.
Everton remained unbeaten in the group, playing out a goalless draw with Arsenal before defeating Middlesbrough 2-1 and recording further draws against Aston Villa and Fulham.
Having finished as runners-up behind Arsenal, who won every other group match following thier draw with Everton, the Blues defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the quarter-finals and Southampton 1-0 in the semi-final.
Striker Jose Baxter is the top scorer in the tournament with five goals going into the final.
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Found this about Baxter on the Everton web site. |
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