Everton manager Sean Dyche praises young talent O'Brien: His moment is on the horizon

With the talents of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite back in action, O'Brien will need to patiently wait for his chance to shine on the field.

Dyche stated bluntly: "His time will come."

He admitted that defenders have to work even harder when they come through the youth system.

While they may show quality in the Under-18s and Under-21s, the physicality of the Premier League can be a daunting next step.