Harrison Armstrong won the Player of the Match award in his FA Cup debut on Thursday evening – and the 17-year-old says it’s “always an honour” to represent Everton. Prior to the Toffees’ third-round tie against Peterborough United, the Club announced Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.

Under-18s Head Coach Leighton Baines and Club Captain Seamus Coleman took charge of the team, leading Everton into the fourth round with a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park. Armstrong’s incisive first-half through ball set up Beto to put the Blues 1-0 up, before Iliman Ndiaye added a second from the penalty spot in the 98th minute of the encounter.

Harrison Armstrong won the Player of the Match award in his FA Cup debut on Thursday evening – and the 17-year-old says it’s “always an honour” to represent Everton. Prior to the Toffees’ third-round tie against Peterborough United, the Club announced Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.

Blues youngster Armstrong, speaking after the game, said: “It's always good for confidence; it's another win, and it's another step in the right direction, so hopefully we can continue in that way. “[Peterborough] played out really well and gave us a different challenge to what we're used to, but I'm glad to get through to the next round. It was a very disciplined performance.

“I think that's the main point – we’re through to the next round. Everyone did their job and It's always an honour to wear the Everton shirt and even be involved in the squad. Another great experience against a good side and an experienced side." A well-rounded display from England Under-18s international Armstrong, he completed 31 of his 36 passes, while also claiming a superb assist, becoming the youngest player to register an assist for Everton in all competitions since Ross Barkley in August 2011.

Harrison Armstrong won the Player of the Match award in his FA Cup debut on Thursday evening – and the 17-year-old says it’s “always an honour” to represent Everton. Prior to the Toffees’ third-round tie against Peterborough United, the Club announced Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as Senior Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.

“I think that's the main point – we’re through to the next round. Everyone did their job and It's always an honour to wear the Everton shirt and even be involved in the squad. Another great experience against a good side and an experienced side." A well-rounded display from England Under-18s international Armstrong, he completed 31 of his 36 passes, while also claiming a superb assist, becoming the youngest player to register an assist for Everton in all competitions since Ross Barkley in August 2011.