Everton handed latest exciting Harrison Armstrong verdict as loan stars make mark

Everton handed latest exciting Harrison Armstrong verdict as loan stars make mark A round-up of how a number of Everton-connected players fared on Easter Monday Harrison Armstrong challenges for the ball for Derby (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) The Easter weekend is always a special occasion in the Football League. On Monday, there was plenty of Everton interest. As has become standard, Harrison Armstrong was one of the main positives. The midfielder has been in brilliant form on loan at Derby County and was central to a huge win for the Rams, as they beat West Bromwich Albion 3-1 at the Hawthorns. "The on-loan Everton teenager had a fine game in the heart of midfield and drove forward at times and also showed defensive awareness," read the Derbyshire Live report on the game. "Got a big future." Article continues below Everton have last laugh after taunts as reality has been exposed rivals cannot deny READ MORE: I have four questions for David Moyes about Everton players set to stay this summer READ MORE: The 18-year-old played the full 90 minutes yet again for John Eustace's side, having established himself as a key member of the squad. Armstrong has been earning rave reviews since joining Derby in January and will hope to have done enough to convince David Moyes to keep him around the Everton squad next season. In beating West Brom he got the better of another Everton loanee in Mason Holgate, who is expected to leave the Blues this summer when his contract expires. Former Everton academy starlet Isaac Price also played for the Baggies, who sacked manager Tony Mowbray after the defeat. Elsewhere, Jenson Metcalfe scored one goal and set up another to keep Chesterfield Town in the League Two promotion race. They drew 3-3 at Bradford City to leave them tenth in the fourth tier and will now be needing other results to go their way to make it into the playoffs. Goodbye Goodison Park - Souvenir edition Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison Park as the Toffees play out their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. And to celebrate this historic and poignant event, the ECHO has produced this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home. We have delved into the ECHO archives to unearth fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from. Relive some of the most epic games to have graced the Grand Old Lady, including first-hand accounts of those involved in perhaps Goodison's greatest night - the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final win over Bayern Munich in the unforgettable year of 1985. And then there are the legends - from Dean to Hickson, Sharp to Ferguson, Kendall to Moyes, we celebrate the Goodison icons who will live forever in the hearts and minds of Evertonians everywhere long after the ground is gone. There are also some rare treats with a glorious collection of photographs from the archives, featuring stunning Goodison views and behind-the-scenes footage of what makes the Grand Old Lady truly trick. Buy now and have it delivered directly to your door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025. Article continues below The goal and assist were Metcalfe's first for the club, as he was handed a rare start in an advanced midfield position for the Spireites. Former Everton striker Tom Cannon also scored his first goal for his new club Sheffield United, having struggled for form since a January switch from Stoke City. However, the Blades were beaten 2-1 by Burnley to put an end to their automatic promotion hopes.