Linfield Academy graduate and former first team player, Braiden Graham, was part of history last night as his Everton U-18 side played the first ever game of football at Everton’s new £750 million pound stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool.

Braiden left the Blues to join Everton this past summer, and already began making his mark on the Everton Academy. The 17-year-old has been a regular starter and goal scorer for the Under-18 side, catching the attention of Everton U21 manager Paul Tait. Braiden has made the step up to the U21 side in the past few weeks, already finding the back of the net.

Tait said: “He has been good. It is his first couple of games with us, in which he has been good. I thought Braiden was really good today, he is getting better and better at this level”.

Keep it going, Braiden!