Holgate, Kenny, Calvert-Lewin, Davies and Lookman are all beginning to make an impact at Everton

There was a point during the summer when Tom Davies decided it was time to move on.

In order to take the next step in his career, the driving run and delicious chip that flummoxed Manchester City and Claudio Bravo, and those effervescent midfield performances and bone-shuddering challenges that prompted Steven Gerrard to suggest he possesses the DNA of a “superstar”, no longer felt enough.

Everton need not worry. Davies is not the type whose head is easily turned — his thoughts were only on scaling new heights, which underlines the sort of attitude that should continue to fuel a rapid rise.

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“Last season is last season,” said the blond-haired teenager. “The manager is focused on what is ahead and that is like us. I